Sony HMD-A400 User Manual

4-079-363-21 (1)

Trinitron Color Computer Display

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

US FR ES

HMD-A400

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 expos e 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 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 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 or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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).

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

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 3 Length Maximum 15 feet Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V

× 18 AWG

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 3 Longueur Maximum 15 pieds Tension Minimum 7 A, 125 V

As an

ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony

Corporation has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

or write to:

Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

× 18 AWG

ENERGY STAR

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HMD-A400 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

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

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

Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Step 2: Connect the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant peripherals . . . . 7

Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANGUAGE/

INFORMATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Customizing Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Navigating the menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjusting the brightness and contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the picture quality (PICTURE EFFECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Enlarging or reducing the picture (ZOOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOMETRY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting the convergence (CONVERGENCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Additional settings (SCREEN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Resetting the adjustments (RESET). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

•Trinitronâ is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

• Macintosh is a trad emark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Windows trademarks of Mi cros of t Co r porat io n in the United States and other countries.

• IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation of the U.S.A.

• VESA and DDC Video Electronics Standard Association.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered

• mark.

• All other product names ment i one d herein may be the trademarks or registered trad emarks of their r espective companies.

•Furthermore, “ mentioned in each case in this manu al .

and MS-DOS are registered

are trademarks of the

ä” and “â” are not

Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Preset and user modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Power saving function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires). . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Trouble symptoms and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Self-diagnosis function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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

Preset mode timing table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

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 100 to 120 V AC

• Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds

after turning off the power to allow the static electric ity on the screen’s surface to discharge.

• After the power is turned on, the screen is demagnetized

(degaussed) for about 5 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 stand

Insert the supplied stand into the groove to adju st the angle of the monitor. You can use the stand in either the vertical or horizontal position. If you do not need the stand fo r this purpose, you can use it as a convenient CD rack.

The equipment should be in stalled 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 pla ce

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 volta g e po w er lin es

• near or on an electrically charged metal surface

Maintenance

• Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning

liquid, do not use any typ e of cleaner containing an anti-stat ic 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 suc h as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type of contact may resu lt in a scratched picture tube.

• Clean the cabinet, pane l and controls with a soft cloth lightly

moistened with a mild detergent soluti on . Do no t use any t ype of abrasive pa d, sc ouring powder or solv ent, s uch as a lcohol o r 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.

RearFront

1 Control button (page 9)

The control button is used to display the menu and make adjustments to the monitor, including brightn ess and contrast adjustments.

2 ! (power) switch and indicator (pages 6, 12, 15)

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 lights up in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode.

3 AC IN connector (page 6)

This connector provides AC power to the monit or.

4 Video input connector (HD15) (page 6)

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

1 2 3 4

876

11 12 13 14 15

Pin No. Signal

1Red 2 Green 3Blue 4 ID (Ground) 5 DDC Ground* 6 Red Ground 7 Green Ground 8 Blue Ground 9 DDC + 5V* 10 Ground 11 ID (Ground) 12 Bi-Directional Data (SDA)* 13 H. Sync 14 V. Sync 15 Data Clock (SCL)*

* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of V E SA .

5 USB (universal serial bus) downstream conn ecto rs

(page 7)

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

6 USB (universal serial bus) upstream connector

(page 7)

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

Setup

Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories are included in your carton:

• Power cord (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Monitor stand (1)

• Warranty card (1)

• Notes on cleaning the screen ’s surface (1)

• This instruction manual (1)

Step 1:Connect your monitor to

your computer

Step 2:Connect the power cord

With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.

to AC IN

to a power outlet

Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.

Note

Do not touch the pins of the video cable connector as this might bend the pins.

x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible

computer

to video output

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer

x Connecting to a Macin tos h or co mpatible

computer

You will need a Macintosh adapter (not supplied).

power cord (supplied)

Step 3:Turn on the monitor and

computer

First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer.

The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.

If no picture appears on your screen

• Check that th e monitor is correctly connected to the com puter.

• If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, confirm that

your computer’s graphic board is completely seated in the correct bus slot.

• If you ar e replacing an old monitor with this model and OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphic board so that the horizontal frequency is betw een 30 – 86 kHz, and the vertical frequency is between 48 – 120 Hz.

For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 13.

Macintosh adapter (not supplied)

Macintosh or compatible computer

to video output

Setup on various OS (Operating System)

This monitor complies with th e “DDC” Plug & Play standard and automati cally detects all the monitor ’s inf ormation. No specific driver needs to be installed to the computer. If you connect the monitor to your PC, and then boot your PC for the first time, the setup Wizard may be displayed on the screen. Click on “Next” several times acco rd ing to t he i ns truc ti ons fr om t he Wi za rd unti l the Plu g & Play Monitor i s au tomat ic al ly s ele ct ed so t hat you can use thi s m onit or.

For customers using Windows NT4.0

Monitor setup in Windows NT4. 0 does not use the display driver. Refer to the Windows NT4.0 instruction manual for further details on adjusting the resolution, refresh rate, and number of colors.

Connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant peripherals

Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANGUAGE/

Your monitor has one upstream USB connector (on the rear panel) and four downstream USB connectors (two on both the left and right sides). They provide a fast and easy way to connect USB compliant peripheral devices (such as keyboards, mice, printers and scanners) to your computer using a standardized USB cable. To use your monitor as a hub for your peripheral devices, connect the USBs as illustrated below.

to USB compliant peripheral devices

to a USB compliant computer

to USB compliant peripheral devices

1 Turn on the monitor and computer. 2 Connect your computer to the square upstream

connector using the supplied USB cable.

INFORMATION)

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Russian and Japanese versions of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting is English.

1 Press the center of the control button.

See page 9 for more information on using the control button.

EX I T P I CTURE EFFECT

S I ZE / CENTER GEOMETRY CONVERGENCE SCREEN COLOR LANGUAGE / I NFORMAT NOI RESET

2 Move the control button m/M to highlight

LANGUAGE/INFORMATION and press the cen ter

of the control button again.

SELECT

LA ANG GEU/INFORMATION

ENGL ISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH I T A L I ANO ESPAÑOL NEDER L AN SD SVENSKA

SELECT EXI T

For customers using Windows

If a message appears on your screen, follow the on-screen instructions and select Generic USB Hu b as th e default setting.

3 Connect your USB compliant peripheral devices to

the rectangular downstream USB connectors.

Notes

• Not all computers and/ or operating systems support USB configurations. Check your computer’s instruction manual to see if you can connect USB devices.

• In most cases, USB drive r sof tware needs to be installed on the host computer. Refer to the peri pheral device’s instruction manual for further details.

• The monitor functions as a USB hub as long as the monitor is either “on” or in power saving mode.

• If you connect a keybo ard or mouse to the USB connec tors and then

boot your computer for the first time, the peripheral devices may not function. First connect the keyboard and mouse directly to the computer and set up the USB compliant devices. Then connect them to this monitor.

• Do not lean on the moni to r w hen plugging in the USB cab le s . Th e monitor may suddenly shift and cause injury.

3 Move the control button m/M to select . Then move

the control button </, to select a language.

• ENGLISH

• FRANÇAIS: French

• DEUTSCH: German

• ITALIANO: Italian

• ESPAÑOL: Spanish

• NEDERLANDS: Dutch

• SVENSKA: Swedish

• : Russian

• : Japanese

To close the menu

Press the center of the control button once to return to the main MENU, and twice to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically a fte r about 30 seconds.

To reset to English

See “Resetting the adjustments (RESET)” on page 11.

Customizing Your Monitor

You can make numerous adj ustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu.

6 SCREEN (page 11)

Select the SCREEN menu to degauss the screen and adjust the moire cancellation level.

SCREEN

DEGAUSS

SELECT EXI T

Navigating the menu

Press the center of the control button to display the main MENU on your screen. See page 9 for more information on using the control button.

EX I T P I CTURE EFFECT

S I ZE / CENTER GEOMETRY CONVERGENCE SCREEN COLOR LANGUAGE / I NFORMAT NOI RESET

SELECT

Use the control button to select one of the following menus.

1 EXIT

Select EXIT to close the menu.

2 PICTURE EFFECT

(page 9)

Select the PICTURE EFFECT menu to choose the most appropriate preset picture mode.

3 SIZE/CENTER (page 10)

Select the SIZE/CENTER menu to adjust the picture’s centering, size or zoom.

PICTURE EFFECT

STANDARD DYNAMI C

SELECT EXI T

SI ZE/CENTER

H - CENT ER

7 COLOR (page 11)

Select the COLOR menu to adjust the picture’s color temperature. You can use this to match the monitor’s colors

COLOR

KKK

5000 6500 9300

USER R50 G50 B50

SELECT EXI T

to a printed picture’s colors.

8 LANGUAGE/

LA ANG GEU/INFORMATION

INFORMATION (page 7, 14)

Select the LANGUAGE/ INFORMATION menu to choose the on-screen menu’s

ENGL ISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH I T A L I ANO ESPAÑOL NEDER L AN SD SVENSKA

SELECT EXI T

language and display this monitor’s information box.

9 RESET (page 11)

Select the RESET menu to reset the adjustments.

RESET

MODE A L L

EX I T

x Displayi ng the current input signal

The horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal are displayed under the BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu. If the signal matches one of this monitor’s factory preset modes, the resolution is also displayed.

BRI GHTNESS / CONTRAST

26 26

o i

H:68. 7 kHz V:85Hz

1024X768

the horizontal and vertical frequencies o the current input signal

4 GEOMETRY (page 10)

Select the GEOMETRY menu to adjust the picture’s rotation and shape.

5 CONVERGENCE

(page 10)

Select the CONVERGENCE menu to adjust the picture’s horizontal and vertical convergence.

SELECT EXI T

GEOMETRY

ROTAT ION

SELECT EXI T

CONVERGENCE

SELECT EXI T

x Using the contr ol button

1 Display the main MENU.

Press the center of the control button to display the main MENU on your screen.

2 Select the menu you want to adjust.

Highlight the desired menu by moving the control button up (M), down (m), and left (<) or right (,).

Adjusting the brightness and contrast

Brightness and contrast adjustments are made using a separate BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu. These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.

1 Move the control button in any direction.

The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.

BRI GHTNESS / CONTRAST

26 26

H:68.7kHz V:85Hz

1024X768

2 Move the control button m/M to adjust the

brightness ( ), and </, to adjust the contrast (6).

The menu automatically dis appears after about 3 seconds.

3 Adjust the menu.

Move the control button left (<) or right (,) to make the adjustment.

4 Close the menu.

Press the center of the control button once to return to the main MENU, and twice to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 30 seconds.

x Resetting the adjustments

You can reset the adjustments using th e RESET menu. See page 11 for more information on resetting the adjustments.

Adjusting the picture quality (PICTURE EFFECT)

The PICTURE EFFECT feature allows you to select the most appropriate pictu re mode from among two preset modes maximum performance.

1 Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button to highlight PICTURE

EFFECT and press the center of the control button again .

The PICTURE EFFECT menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button m/M to select the desired

picture mode.

Select For

STANDARD images wi th high contrast and

brightness. Choose this mode for commonly used applications, such as spreadsheets, word processing, E-mail, or WEB surfi ng.

DYNAMIC extremely vivid and photo-realistic

images. Brighter than “STANDARD” mode, choose this for intense graphic applications such as games, DVD playback, or entertainment software.

Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER)

Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOMETRY)

This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.

1 Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button m/M to highlight SIZE/

CENTER and press the center of the control button again.

The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.

3 First move the control button m/M to select

(H-CENTER) for horizontal adjustment, or

(V-CENTER) for vertical a djustmen t. Then move

the control button </, to adjust the centering.

Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE)

This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.

1 Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button m/M to highlight SIZE/

CENTER and press the center of the control button again.

The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.

3 First move the control button m/M to select

(H-SIZE) for horizontal adjustment, or (V-SIZE) for vertical adjustment. Then move the

control button </, to adjust the size.

Enlarging or reducing the picture (ZOOM)

This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.

1 Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button m/M to highlight SIZE/

CENTER and press the center of the control button again.

The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button m/M to select (ZOOM),

and move </, to enlarge or reduce the picture.

The GEOMETRY settings allow you to adjust the rotation and shape of the picture. The (ROTATION) setting is stored in memory for all input signals. All other settings are stored in memory for the current input signal.

1 Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button m/M to highlight

GEOMETRY and press the center of the control button again.

The GEOMETRY menu appears on the screen.

3 First move the control button m/M to select the

desired adjustment item. Then move the control button </, to make the adjustment.

Select To

(ROTATION) (PIN)

(PIN BALANCE)

(KEY)

(KEY BALANCE)

rotate the picture expand or contract the picture sides shift the picture sides to the left or

right adjust the picture width at the top of

the screen shift the picture to the left or right at

the top of the screen

Adjusting the convergence (CONVERGENCE)

The CONVERGENCE settings allow you to adjust the quality of the picture by controlling the convergence. The convergence refers to the alignment of the red, green, and blue color signals. If you see red or blue shadows around letters or lines, adjust the convergence. These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.

1 Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button m/M to highlight

CONVERGENCE and press the con trol button again.

The CONVERGENCE menu appears on the screen.

3 First move the control button m/M to select the

desired adjustment item. Then move the control button </, to make the adjustment.

Select To

horizontally shift red or blue shadows vertically shift red or blue shadows

Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR)

The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color temperature by changing th e color level of the white color field. Colors appear reddish if the temperature i s low, and bluish if the temperature is high. This adjustment is useful for matching the monitor’s colors to a printed picture’s colors. This setting is stored in memory for all input signals.

1 Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button m/M to highlight COLOR

and press the center of the control button again.

The COLOR menu appears on the screen.

x Degaussing the screen

The monitor is automatically demagnetiz ed when the power is turned on.

To manually degauss the monitor, first move the control button m/M to select (DEGAUSS). Then move the control button ,.

The screen is degaussed for about 5 seconds. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result.

x Adjusting the moire*

If elliptical or wavy patterns appear on the screen, adjust the moire cancellation level.

To adjust the amount of moire cancellation, first move the control button m/M to select (CANCEL MOIRE). Then move the control button </, until the moire effect is at a minimum.

3 Move the control button </, to select a color

temperature.

The preset color temperatures are 5000K, 6500K, and 9300K. Since the default setting is 9300K, the whites will change from a bluish hue to a reddish hue as the temperature is lowered to 6500K and 5000K.

4 If necessary, fine tune the color temperature.

First move the control button </, to select USER. Then move the control button m/M to select R (red), G (green), or B (blue) and move the co ntr o l button </, to make the adjustment.

COLOR

KKK

5000 6500 9300

USER R50 G50 B50

SELECT EXI T

If you fine tune the color temperature , the ne w colo r setting s are stored in memory and recalled whenever you select USER.

Additional settings (SCREEN)

You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the screen, and adjust the moire cancellation level.

1 Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button m/M to highlight

SCREEN and press the center o f the c ontr ol butto n again.

The SCREEN me nu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button m/M to select the desired

adjustment item.

Adjust the selected item according to the following instructions.

* Moire is a type of natural interference which produces soft, wavy lines

on your screen. It may appear due to i nte rfe rence between the pattern of the picture on the screen and the phosphor pitch pattern of the monitor.

Example of moire

Resetting the adjustments (RESET)

This monitor has the following two reset methods. Use the RESET menu to reset the adjustments.

1 Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button m/M to highlight 0 RESET

and press the center fo the control button again.

The RESET menu appears on th e screen. Reset the settings according to the following instructions.

Resetting all of the adjustment data for the current input signal (MODE)

Move the control button <.

The MODE item is selected. All of the adjustment data for the current input signal is reset. Note that the following items are not reset by this method.

• on-screen menu language (page 7)

• picture’s rotation (page 10)

Resetting all of the adjustment data to factory preset levels (ALL)

Move the control button ,.

The ALL item is selected. All of the adjustmen t dat a for t he current input signal is reset. All of the adjustment data (excep t for the USER settings in the COLOR menu) is reset to the factory preset levels.

Note

The monitor selected.

’s buttons will not operate for about 5 seconds when ALL is

Technical Features

Preset and user modes

When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the monitor’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the ce nter of the screen. (See Appendix for a list of the factory preset modes.) For input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes, the digital Multiscan technology of this monitor ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen for any timing in the monitor’s frequency range (horizontal: 30 – 86 kHz, vertical: 48 – 120 Hz). If the picture is adjusted, the adjustment data is stored as a user mode and automatically recalled whenever the same input signal is received.

Troubleshooting

Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.

If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires)

The visible lines on your screen especially when the background screen color is light (usually white), are normal for the Trinitron monitor. This is not a malfunction. These are shadows from the damper wires used to stabilize the aperture gri lle. T he aperture grille is the essential element that makes a Trinitron picture tube unique by allowing more light to reach the screen, resulting in a brighter, more det ailed picture.

Note for Windows users

For Windows users, check your video board manual or the utility program which come s with your graphic board and select the highest available refresh rate to maximize monitor performance.

Power saving function

This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA,

ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If no signal is received by the

monitor from the connected computer, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below.

Power mode Power

normal operation

active off** ≤ 3 W orange power off 0 W off

* Figures reflect power consumption when no USB compatible

peripherals ar e connected to the monit or .

** When your computer enters the “active off” mode, the input signal is

cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen. After 20 seconds, the monitor enters the power saving mode.

consumption*

≤ 150 W green

! (power) indicator

Damper wires

On-screen messages

If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the following messages appears on the screen. To solve the problem, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on pag e 13.

INFORMATION

OUT OF SCAN RANGE

The input signal condition

OUT OF SCAN RANGE

indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor’s specification s.

NO INPUT SIGNAL

indicates that no signal is being input to the monitor.

Input signal condition

Trouble symptoms and remedies

If the problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipment’s instruction manual. Use the self-diagnosis function (page 15) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.

Symptom Check these items No picture

If the ! (power) indicator is not lit • Check that the power cord is properly connected.

• Check that the ! (power) switch is in the “on” position.

If the NO INPUT SIGNAL message appears on the screen, or if the ! (power) indicator is orange

If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE message appears on the screen

If no message is display ed and the ! (power) indicator is green or flashing orange

If using a Macinto s h sy s tem • Check that t he Macintosh adapter (not supplied) and the video signal cable are pro perly

Picture flickers, bounc es, oscillates, or is scrambled

• Check that t he video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 6).

• Check that the HD15 video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.

xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

• The computer is in power sa ving mo de. T ry pre ssing any k ey on the compu ter k eyb oard or moving the mouse.

• Check that the computer’s power is “on.”

• Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.

xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

• Check that the video frequency range is within that specified for the monitor. If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and adjust the frequency range to the following. Horizontal: 30 – 86 kHz Vertical: 48 – 120 Hz

• Use the Self-diagnosis function (page15).

connected (page 6).

• Isolate and el iminate any potential sources of electric or mag netic fields such as other monitors, laser printers, electric fans, fluorescent lighting, or televisions.

• Move the monitor away from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor.

• Try plugging the monito r in to a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.

• Try turning the monitor 90° to the left or right.

xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

• Check your graphics board manual for the prop er monitor setting.

• Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, etc.) and the frequency of the inp ut signal are

supported by this monitor (Append ix). Ev e n if the frequency is within the proper range, some video boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to sync correctly.

• Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.

Picture is fuzzy • Adjust th e br ightness and contrast (page 9).

• Degauss the monit or * (page 11).

• Select CANCEL MOIRE and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 11).

Picture is ghosting • Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes.

• Check that al l plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.

Picture is not centered or sized properly

Edges of the image are curved • Adjust the geometry (page 10). Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire)

is visible

• Adjust the size (page 10) or centering (page 10). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges.

• Select CANCEL MOIRE and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 11).

xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

• Change your desktop patt ern .

(continued)

Symptom Check these items Color is not uniform • Degauss the monitor* (page 11). If you place equipment that gen erates a magnetic field,

such as a speaker, near the monitor, or if you change the direction the monitor faces, color may lose uniformity.

White does not look white • Adjust the color temperature (page 11). Letters and lines sho w red or b lue

• Adjust the convergence (page 10).

shadows at the edges USB peripherals do not function • Check that the appropriate USB connectors are securely connected (page 7).

• Check that the ! (power) switch is in the “on” position. xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

• Check that the power of any self-powered USB compliant peripheral devices is “on.”

• Install the latest version of the device driver on your computer. Contact your device’s

manufacturer for information about the appropriate device driver.

• If your USB compliant keyboard or mouse does not function, connect them di rectly to your computer, reboot your computer, and make any necessary adjustments to the USB settings. Then reconnec t th e k eyboard or mouse to the m onito r. If you co nn e ct a k eyboard or mouse to the USB conn ectors and then boot your computer for the first time, the peripheral devices may not func tion.

• For customers using Windows 95

1. Right- click on My Computer and select Properties.

2. Click on the Device Manager tab. Scroll down and select Universal Serial Bus

Controller. If Universal Serial Bus Controller does not appear, you need to load a USB supplement disk. Contact your computer’s manufacturer for more information about obtaining a USB supplement disk.

3. Select Generic USB Device from the USB controller list and click on Properties.

4. If there is a check in the box next to “Disable in this hardware profile,” remove the

check.

5. Clic k on Refresh.

A hum is heard right after the power is turned on

* If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a m inimum interval of 20 minutes for the be st result. A humming noise may be hea rd, but this is not a

malfunction.

• This is the sound of the auto-degauss cycle. When the power is turned on, the monitor is automatically degaussed for f ive seconds .

Displaying this monitor’s name, serial number, and date of manufacture

Press the center of the control button.

The main MENU appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button m/M to highlight

LANGUAGE/INFORMATION and press the center

of the control button.

The LANGUAGE/INFORMATION menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button m/M to select .

This monitor’s information menu appears on the screen.

Example

LANGUAGE / I NFOR

MODE L : HMD - A 40 0 SER IAL: 12345678 MANUFACTURED:2000.52

SELECT EXI T

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information.

• Model name: HMD-A400

• Serial number

• Name and specificati on s of yo ur computer and graphics board.

Self-diagnosis function

This monitor is equipped with a self-diag nosis function. If there is a problem with your monitor or compu te r, the screen will go blank and the ! (power) indicator will either light up green or flash orange. If the ! (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is in power sav in g mo de . Try pr e ss ing any key on the keyboard.

! (power) indicator

If the ! (power) indicator is green

Disconnect the video input cable or turn off the

connected computer.

2 Press the ! (power) button twice to turn the monit or

off and then on.

3 Move the control button , for 2 seconds before the

monitor enters power saving mode.

Specifications

CRT 0.24 mm aperture grille pitch (center )

19 inches measured diagonally 90-degree deflection FD Trinitron

Viewable image size Approx. 365 × 274 mm (w/h)

Resolution

Maximum Horizontal: 1600 dots

Recommended Horizontal: 1280 dots

Standard image area Approx. 352 × 264 mm (w/h)

Deflection freq uency* Horizontal: 30 to 86 kHz

AC input voltage/current 100 – 120 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 2.3 A Power consumption Max. 150 W Dimensions

Mass Approx. 26 kg (57 lb 5 oz) Plug and Play DDC2B/DDC2Bi Supplied accessories See page 6

* Recommended horizont al and vertical timing condi tion

• Horiz ontal sync width should be more than 1.0 µsec.

• Horiz ontal blanking width should be more than 3.0 µsec.

• Vertical blanking width should be more than 500 µsec.

/8 × 10 7/8 inches)

(14

18.0" viewing imag e

Vertical: 1200 lines

Vertical: 1024 lines

/8 × 10 1/2 inches)

(13

Vertical: 48 to 120 Hz

Approx. 497 × 458 × 469 mm (w/h/d)

/8 × 18 1/8 × 18 1/2 inches)

(19

If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor is working prope rly. Reconnect the video input cable and check the condition of y our computer.

If the color bars do not appear, the re is a potential monito r failure. Inform your authorized Sony deal er of the monitor ’s condition.

If the ! (power) indicator is flashing orange

Press the ! (power) button twice to turn the monitor off and then on.

If the ! (power) indicator l ights up green , the monitor i s working properly.

If the ! (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential monitor failure. C ount the number of seconds between orange flashes of the ! (power) indicator and inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition. Be sure to note the model name and serial number of your monitor. Also note the make and model of your comp uter and video board.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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