Sony HMD-A400-L User Manual
4-079-363-21 (1)
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Trinitron Color
Computer Display
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
US
FR
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HMD-A400
© 2000 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 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.
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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
US
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Sony Corporation.
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Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
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Association.
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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
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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 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.
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Identifying parts and controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details.
MENU
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
5
10
9
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)*
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* 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.
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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.
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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.
MENU
EX I T
P I CTURE EFFECT
S I ZE / CENTER
GEOMETRY
CONVERGENCE
SCREEN
COLOR
LANGUAGE / I NFORMAT NOI
RESET
MENU
2 Move the control button m/M to highlight
LANGUAGE/INFORMATION and press the cen ter
of the control button again.
MENU
SELECT
LA ANG GEU/INFORMATION
ENGL ISH FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH I T A L I ANO
ESPAÑOL NEDER L AN SD
SVENSKA
SELECT EXI T
US
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.
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Customizing Your Monitor
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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
ON
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.
MENU
MENU
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
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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
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.
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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.
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SELECT EXI T
GEOMETRY
ROTAT ION
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CONVERGENCE
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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.
MENU
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
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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.
MENU
MENU
3 Adjust the menu.
Move the control button left (<) or right (,) to make the
adjustment.
MENU
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.
MENU
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.
US
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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.
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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
MENU
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.
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Note
The monitor
selected.
’s buttons will not operate for about 5 seconds when ALL is
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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
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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.
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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 .
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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.
1
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
A
M
N
I
T
O
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.
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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.
MENU
! (power) indicator
If the ! (power) indicator is green
Disconnect the video input cable or turn off the
1
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.
3
/8 × 10 7/8 inches)
(14
18.0" viewing imag e
Vertical: 1200 lines
Vertical: 1024 lines
7
/8 × 10 1/2 inches)
(13
Vertical: 48 to 120 Hz
Approx. 497 × 458 × 469 mm
(w/h/d)
5
/8 × 18 1/8 × 18 1/2 inches)
(19
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MENU
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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