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As an individual you form your own opinions and make your own decisions, so selecting

the right display shouldn’t be any different. You need to find the best, because your

monitor will probably last longer than your current computer, affecting your

enjoyment of work and your productivity for years. That’s why Sony has

created a range of displays that gives you the freedom to choose,

by work environment or budget, by inch-size or application.

It’s your decision

The Sony

advantage

Sony’s monitors set the

industry standards, for

technology, innovative

design features and

functions, range and

aesthetics. Just set your

criteria and select from the

best. At home or office,

CRT or LCD, Sony lets

you choose. You’re at

liberty to match a monitor

to your specific

requirements in every

detail; it’s a matter of

personality.

Trinitron®lives on

Beam Landing
Correction

Multi-Astigmatism
Lens System

MALS & Extended
Field Aperture Lens

Low Voltage Small Aperture
Grille with Impregnated
Cathode Electron Gun

Auto Sizing
and Centring

Wall Mountable

Dual-pivot Stand

Integrated Loud
Speakers

Auto-adjust

Digital Smoothing

Beam Current Feedback

With over 150 m Trinitron models sold, Sony spearheads monitor technology, while

its latest development, FD (Flat Display) Trinitron, takes CRT monitors to new levels

of performance. The optically flat screen minimises reflections, reduces eyestrain

and optimises geometric shapes, so you get perfect visuals, up to the edges

and into the corners of the screen. Combine FD innovation with powerful

electron guns, razor-fine Aperture Grilles and advanced image enhancement

electronics and you’re looking at cutting edge displays. From 15" to 24",

from entry-level to professional, there’s a Sony CRT monitor that

meets your needs. So whether you’re an enterprise or home-

user, there’s a price that’s appropriate and whichever

FD Trinitron

®

model you choose, its classy looks

and stunning images will be a delight to

the eye.

Sony’s LCD monitors define innovation. This exciting TFT line-up has the

style and flair to complement the space-conscious modern office,
mixing form, functionality and flexibility. Ideal for public spaces and

small-scale work areas, Sony’s LCDs truly stand out –

discover totally new display possibilities!

Slim-line wonders

Design gets the green light

In a small office or home workspace, your monitor must be stylish. The 17" and 19" A Series are
just that, with a subtle green casing designed to complement any interior. But the beauty’s more
than skin-deep. The A Series features FD Trinitron technology, to minimise distortion and ambient
light reflections and a high-contrast screen for brilliant colour saturation. There are multimedia
options, thanks to plug-and-play USB connectivity and a DisplayMouse™ control for easy display
set-up or adjustment.

A220

A420

a

series

A220

A420

USB connectivity

Easy set-up and adjustment

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Sound economics and vision quality

The entry-level E Series is about value, giving you the benefits of FD Trinitron – minimal glare and
distortion, excellent image quality and colour reproduction – for less. There’s a choice of four different
screen sizes, from 15" to 21", so you can pick the one that best suits your requirements and all of these
monitors comply with the latest TCO’99 ergonomic and environmental regulations.

E100

E220

E400 E500

e

series

E100

E220

E400

E500

Affordable quality

Intuitive DisplayMouse control

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Durability and performance in the office

Higher productivity and lower maintenance is the combination for the corporate environment.
Thanks to FD Trinitron and excellent lens technologies, these 17", 19" and 21" models all feature
a visually flat screen and extra-sharp focus performance, minimising eyestrain. If you need a
viewing area that’s bigger and better, look to the G Series. Built to last and elegant, with TCO’99
compliance, these displays will complement any office for years to come.

G200

G400 G520

G200

G400

G500

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Stunning images

Intuitive DisplayMouse

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The definitive image

When your professional reputation depends upon the images you see – and create – on screen, you
need the best. The 21" F500 adds to the excellence of its FD Trinitron CRT with Sony’s focus
technologies and an industry-finest Aperture Grille pitch of just 0.22 mm, for the sharpest images and
detail. But for the bigger picture, look to the FW900, Sony’s 24" FD Trinitron wide-screen monitor. Its
16:10 aspect ratio means that 2 full-size A4 pages can be viewed at the same time, along with your
toolbars and palettes – it’s a designer’s dream.

F500

FW900

f

series

FW900 F500

Professional set-up

USB connectivity

FW900 24" display

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N50 N50PS

M51

N50PS

L181A

lcd

series

N50

Double pivot ergostand

Variable format positioning

Certainly not space invaders

These ultra-thin and lightweight displays combine great looks with
functionality and total flexibility. With a variety of viewing angles – the
new N50PS offers landscape or portrait options – screen-sizes from
15" to 18.1" and compatibility with a wide range of PC signals, these

models give you choice and first-rate images. Digital Smoothing and
auto-adjust functions for optimum picture performance are included,
while the flat screens are reflection-free and rich in contrast and
brightness. They’ll catch your eye for all the right reasons.

N50

N50PS

M51

L181A

L181A

M51

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Integrated loud speakers

Imaging excellence

Model specifications may vary in certain countries.

A220

HMD-A220

A420

HMD-A420

19"

■

0.24-0.25 mm

DQL, MALS & EFEAL,

L-SAGIC

365 X 274 mm

30-96 kHz

48-120 Hz

800 x 600/120 Hz
1024 x 768/120 Hz
1280 x 1024/91 Hz
1600 x 1200/78 Hz

1280 x 1024 @ 91 Hz

–

–

1 up/4 down

497 x 458 x 469 mm

D-sub 15 captive cable

DisplayMouse

26 kg

‘92

■

■

■

■

■

■

150 watts

0 watts

■

■

–

■

■

–

–

–

–

9

Monitor INF disk, USB cable,

monitor stand

E400

CPD-E400P

E220

CPD-E220E

E100

CPD-E100P

15”

■

0.24-0.25 mm

DQL

285 x 215 mm

30-70 kHz

48-120 Hz

640 x 480/120 Hz
800 x 600/113 Hz
1024 x 768/88 Hz

1280 x 1024/66 Hz

800 x 600 @ 113 Hz

–
–

–

–

356 x 378 x 388 mm

D-sub 15 captive cable

DisplayMouse

15 kg

‘99

■

■

■

■

■

–

95 watts

0 watts

■

–

–

■

■

–

–

–

–

7

Monitor INF disk

CRT size

FD Trinitron

AG pitch

Focus lens

Visual area (H x V)

Horizontal frequency

Vertical frequency

Maximum refresh rates

Optimal ergonomic
resolution

BLC (automatic Beam
Landing Correction)

ASC

USB hub

Monitor dimensions
(W x H x D)

Input connector type

User control layout/type

Weight

TCO

TÜV/Rheinland

TÜV GS mark

ISO-9241-3,-8

NUTEK

International Energy Star

E2000

Normal operation

Power Off mode

Brightness, contrast,
H&V size and centring,
pincushion, raster
rotation, pin balance,
key balance, keystone
distortion, colour
control and zoom

H & V convergence

Top & bottom
convergence

Moiré cancellation

Manual degauss

Control lock

Video input selection

Corner landing
adjustment

Image restoration

Number of languages

In addition to AC power
cord and manual

CRT TUBE SPEC

DISPLAY FEATURES

SPECIAL FEATURES

PHYSICAL FEATURES

ERGONOMICS

POWER
CONSUMPTION

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
FUNCTIONALITY
(OSD)

SUPPLIED
ACCESSORIES

MULTISCAN DISPLAYS

17”

■

0.24-0.25 mm

DQL, MALS

327 x 243 mm

30-85 kHz

48-120 Hz

640 x 480/120 Hz

800 x 600/120 Hz
1024 x 768/107 Hz
1280 x 1024/81 Hz

1024 x 768 @ 107 Hz

–
–

–

–

404 x 414 x 420 mm

D-sub 15 captive cable

DisplayMouse

20 kg

‘99

■

■

■

■

■

■

120 watts

0 watts

■

■

–

■

■

■

–

–

–

9

Monitor INF disk

19”

■

0.24-0.25 mm

DQL, MALS & EFEAL,

L-SAGIC

365 x 274 mm

30-96 kHz

48-120 Hz

800 x 600/120 Hz
1024 x 768/120 Hz
1280 x 1024/91 Hz
1600 x 1200/78 Hz

1280 x 1024 @ 91 Hz

–
–

–

–

446 x 464 x 461 mm

D-sub 15 captive cable

DisplayMouse

26 kg

‘99

■

■

■

■

■

■

140 watts

0 watts

■

■

–

■

■

■

–

–

–

9

G3/G4 Mac adaptor,

HD15-HD15 video cable,

monitor INF disk

17"

■

0.24-0.25 mm

DQL, MALS

326 x 243 mm

30-70 kHz

48-120 Hz

640 x 480/120 Hz
800 x 600/113 Hz
1024 x 768/88 Hz

1280 x 1024/66 Hz

1024 x 768 @ 88 Hz

–

–

1 up/4 down

460 x 378 x 441 mm

D-sub 15 captive cable

DisplayMouse

19 kg

‘92

■

■

■

■

■

–

115 watts

0 watts

■

–

–

■

■

–

–

–

–

7

Monitor INF disk, USB cable,

monitor stand

E500

CPD-E500E

21”

■

0.24 mm

DQL, MALS & EFEAL,

L-SAGIC

404 x 302 mm

30-109 kHz

48-160 Hz

800 x 600/160 Hz

1024 x 768/138 Hz

1280 x 1024/103 Hz

1600 x 1200/88 Hz

1280 x 1024 @ 103 Hz

■

–

–

497 x 480 x 478 mm

D-sub 15 connector

DisplayMouse

32 kg

‘99

■

■

■

■

■

■

145 watts

0 watts

■

■

–

■

■

■

–

■

–

9

G3/G4 Mac adaptor,

HD15-HD15 video cable,

monitor INF disk

G200

CPD-G200P

G400

CPD-G400P

19”

■

0.24-0.25 mm

DQL, MALS & EFEAL,

L-SAGIC

365 x 274 mm

30-107 kHz

48-120 Hz

800 x 600/120 Hz

1024 x 768/120 Hz

1280 x 1024/101 Hz

1600 x 1200/87 Hz

1280 x 1024 @ 101 Hz

–

■

–

446 x 464 x 461 mm

D-sub 15 captive cable/

D-sub 15 connector

DisplayMouse

26 kg

‘99

■

■

■

■

■

■

140 watts

0 watts

■

■

–

■

■

■

■

–

■

9

G3/G4 Mac adaptor,

HD15-HD15 video cable,

monitor INF disk

FW900

GDM-FW900

F500

GDM-F500R

G500

CPD-G500

21”

■

0.24 mm

DQL, MALS & EFEAL,

L-SAGIC

404 x 302 mm

30-121 kHz

48-160 Hz

1024 x 768/153 Hz

1280 x 1024/115 Hz

1280 x 1024/98 Hz
1800 x 1440/80 Hz

1600 x 1200 @ 98 Hz

■

■

–

497 x 480 x 478 mm

D-sub 15/5 BNC

DisplayMouse

32 kg

‘99

■

■

■

■

■

■

145 watts

0 watts

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

9

G3/G4 Mac adaptor,

HD15-HD15 video cable,

monitor INF disk

21”

■

0.22 mm

DQL, MALS & EFEAL, SAGIC

404 x 302 mm

30-121 kHz

48-160 Hz

1024 x 768/153 Hz

1280 x 1024/115 Hz

1600 x 1200/98 Hz
1800 x 1440/80 Hz

1600 x 1200 @ 98 Hz

■

■

1 up/4 down

502 x 511 x 480 mm

D-sub 15/5 BNC

Joystick

33 kg

‘99

■

■

■

■

■

■

145 watts (w/o USB)

0 watts

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

9

G3/G4 Mac adaptor,

HD15-HD15 video cable,

USB cable, monitor INF disk

24”

■ (16:10)

0.25-0.28 mm

DQL, MALS & EFEAL, SAGIC

484 x 306 mm

30-121 kHz

50-160 Hz

1280 x 1024/115 Hz

1600 x 1200/97 Hz

1920 x 1080/108 Hz

1920 x 1200/98 Hz

1920 x 1200 @ 98 Hz

■

■

1 up/4 down

571.5 x 500 x 522.5 mm

D-sub 15/5 BNC

DisplayMouse

42 kg

‘99

■

■

■

■

■

■

170 watts (w/o USB)

0 watts

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

■

9

G3/G4 Mac adaptor,

HD15-HD15 video cable,

USB cable, monitor INF disk

17”

■

0.24-0.25 mm

DQL, MALS

327 x 243 mm

30-96 kHz

48-120 Hz

800 x 600/120 Hz
1024 x 768/120 Hz
1280 x 1024/91 Hz
1600 x 1200/78 Hz

1280 x 1024 @ 91 Hz

–
–

–

–

404 x 414 x 420 mm

D-sub 15 captive cable/

D-sub 15 connector

DisplayMouse

20 kg

‘99

■

■

■

■

■

■

120 watts

0 watts

■

■

–

■

■

■

■

–

–

9

Monitor INF disk

LCD DISPLAYS

Panel size

Panel aspect ratio

CRT equivalent

Visual area (H & V)

Display type

Pixel pitch

Resolution

Luminance

Contrast ratio

Supported colours

Colour controls (OSD)

Viewing angle (H:V)

Tilt/swivel

Horizontal frequency

Vertical frequency

Optimal ergonomic resolution

Digital smoothing modes

Video signal type

Video input

Power input

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

Wall/Arm mount type

Virtual Sound system

TCO

TÜV/Rheinland Ergonomie

TÜV GS mark

ISO-9241-3,-8

NUTEK

International Energy Star

Normal operation

User sensor

Suspend/Standby/
Active Off

Power Off mode

Brightness, contrast,
phase, pitch and H&V
positioning, colour
control, OSD positioning,
control lock and reset

Backlight control

Zoom (expand)

User sensor

Light sensor

Auto-adjust

Power saving

Wide stereo/Bass boost

Volume: speakers/headphones

OSD languages

In addition to AC power cord
and manual

TFT PANEL SPEC

DISPLAY
FEATURES

PHYSICAL
FEATURES

ERGONOMICS

POWER
CONSUMPTION

ON-SCREEN
DISPLAY
FUNCTIONALITY
(OSD)

SUPPLIED
ACCESSORIES

N50PS

SDM-N50PS

N50

SDM-N50

15”

4 by 3

17”

304 x 228 mm

TFT LCD

0.297 mm

1024 x 768

200 cd/m

2

300:1

16.19 million

9300/6500/5000

User mode: RGB Gain

H:140°, V:120°

0° ~+90°/–

30-61 kHz

48-85 Hz

1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz

1 (advanced)

RGB analog, Sync on Green

2 x D-sub 15 connector

AC direct to media engine

356 x 346 x 185 mm (monitor)

45 x 180 x 180 mm (media engine)

3 kg (monitor)/

0.75 kg (media engine)

–

■

‘95

■

■

■

■

■

Less than 35 watts

Less than 8 watts

Less than 3 watts

0 watts

■

■

■

■

■

Automatic

On/Off

■ / ■

■ / ■

6

Media engine and stand, G3/G4 Mac

adaptor, HD15-HD15 video cable,

stereo mini-jack audio cable,

Sony digital video cable, Mac utility

disk, monitor INF disks (Windows, Mac)

M51

SDM-M51

15.1”

4 by 3

17”

307 x 230 mm

TFT LCD

0.30 mm

1024 x 768

200 cd/m

2

300:1

16.19 million

9300/6500/5000

User mode: RGB Gain + Gamma colour

H:140°, V:120°

0° ~+70°/–

28-64 kHz

45-75 Hz

1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz

1 (advanced)

RGB analog, Sync on Green

D-sub 15 connector

DC

387 x 296 x 48 mm (monitor)

387 x 345 x 180 mm (with stand)

4.6 kg

VESA

–

‘99

■

■

■

■

■

Less than 18 watts

–

Less than 2 watts

Less than 2 watts

■

■

–

–

–

Automatic

On/Off

– / –

■ / ■

6

G3/G4 Mac adaptor,

HD15-HD15 video cable, stereo mini-

jack audio cable, monitor INF disks

(Windows, Mac), Mac utility disk,

AC adaptor

L181A

CPD-L181A

18.1”

5 by 4

19“

359 x 287 mm

TFT LCD

0.2805 mm

1280 x 1024

200 cd/m

2

300:1

16.77 million

9300/6500/5000

User mode: RGB Gain

H:160°, V:160°

0° ~+30°/±45°

30-92 kHz

48-85 Hz

1280 x 1024 @ 85 Hz

3

RGB analog, Sync on Green

2 x D-sub 15 connector

DC

468 x 355 x 95 mm (monitor)

468 x 422 x 208 mm (with stand)

9 kg

VESA

–

‘99

■

■

■

■

■

Less than 75 watts

–

Less than 5 watts

Less than 5 watts

■

■

■

–

–

Manual

4 Options

– / –

– / –

6

G3/G4 Mac adaptor,

HD15-HD15 video cable,

monitor INF disks (Windows, Mac),

Mac utility disk, AC adaptor

15”

4 by 3

17”

304 x 228 mm

TFT LCD

0.297 mm

1024 x 768

200 cd/m

2

300:1

16.19 million

9300/6500/5000

User mode: RGB Gain

H:140°, V:120°

20° ~+40°/–

30-61 kHz

48-85 Hz

1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz

1 (advanced)

RGB analog, Sync on Green

2 x D-sub 15 connector

AC direct to media engine

356 x 280 x 26 mm (monitor)

356 x 225 x 203 mm (with stand)

45 x 180 x 180 mm (media engine)

1.4 kg (monitor)/

0.85 kg (media engine)

Direct

–

‘95

■

■

■

■

■

Less than 28 watts

–

Less than 3 watts

0 watts

■

■

■

–

–

Automatic

On/Off

– / ■

– / ■

6

Media engine and stand, G3/G4 Mac

adaptor, HD15-HD15 video cable,

stereo mini-jack audio cable,

Sony digital video cable, Mac utility

disk, monitor INF disks (Windows,

Mac), display stand, Pivot Software

What does all the technical jargon mean? It is not
possible to describe every technical term in this brief
overview, but here are some of the most commonly
used terms, and what they mean in plain English.

Glossary

Aperture Grille Pitch

is the size of the monitor mask opening which allows light
through to make up the picture you see. Smaller openings
enable greater detail to be seen, so most Sony monitors
have an AG pitch of just 0.25 mm or less, producing sharp
pictures, rich in detail. Other manufacturers using different
mask technology use the term dot pitch, as their masks
have dot openings as opposed to Trinitron’s stripes.

Hi-Con™ and AR Screen Coatings

reduce reflections, glare and electro-magnetic emissions
to make Sony monitors safe and easy to look at.
All models have AR (anti-reflective and antistatic) coatings
and feature the new Hi-Con black layer, which reduces
light refraction off the surface of the tube and improves
contrast considerably.

Flat Screens

minimise picture distortion and unwanted reflections.
All FD Trinitron displays are vertically flat and have a
minimal horizontal curvature, thus achieving complete
visual flatness.

Dynamic focus

The length and shape of light beams vary depending on
whether they reach the mask at the centre or corner of the
screen. Three lens systems adjust this to provide
improved image quality: DQL (Dynamic Quadrupole Lens)
delivers a small spot size in the corners of the screen;
MALS (Multi-Astigmatism Lens System) provides a small
spot size and better spot shape in the corners; MALS and
EFEAL (Extended Field Elliptical Aperture Lens) ensure
precisely focused pictures over the entire screen.

Beam Landing Correction

provides a uniform and sharp picture, using sensors and a
landing correction coil to adjust the direction of the
electron beams.

SAGIC/L-SAGIC™

(Small Aperture G1 with Impregnated Cathode) is the
remarkably fine electron gun with increased beam density
for improved focus at the heart of FD Trinitron. L-SAGIC is a
new low power consumption version of SAGIC technology.

ASC

automatically sizes and centres the screen image. If the
video signal input is not of a standard VESA timing, the
user can press the ASC button and the monitor will
automatically size and centre the image. Set-up time is
thus reduced to seconds, regardless of the signal
timing utilised.

Digital Smoothing

every LCD runs best at one specific resolution. Using
other resolutions can result in rough edges or characters
(“step” effect) on screen. To avoid this, Sony LCD models
come with the Digital Smoothing function, which gives you
natural and smooth characters, no matter which resolution
you are using.

sRGB

a colour standard management system to ensure
standardised colour uniformity between the display and
other sRGB-equipped products, such as PCs, digital
cameras, printers and Internet Websites.

Virtual Sound System

‘Stereo Dipole’ circuitry gives unparalleled sound quality –
using two closely positioned speakers, the listener is not
conscious of their actual position, but senses a virtual
sound source from a much wider angle.

Environmental Specifications

safety, ergonomic and environmental considerations are
covered by a number of international specifications.
Sony monitors variously comply with MPRII,
TÜV Rheinland Ergonomie, ISO-9241-3, -8, TCO’92,
TCO’95 or TCO’99.

Display Mouse

This unique Sony feature allows you to control your
monitor settings easily and quickly with a single click.

Refresh Rates

are the speed at which the screen is 'refreshed' with a
new image, many times a second. Low refresh rates
result in picture 'flicker' which can be tiring on the eyes or
cause headaches. Refresh rates of at least 75 Hz
(75 times per second) are advisable to give a flicker­free picture.

Resolution

is the number of pixels (a dot on the screen) which make
up the picture. This is expressed as horizontal dots x
vertical dots (e.g. 640 x 480). The higher the resolution,
the more of a screen image is visible, which reduces
scrolling, as well as reducing the size of application
elements such as menu bars or palettes

For more advice

on what to look for in a monitor and how to interpret the
technical jargon, take a look at the CSF “Monitors Matter”
Guide, which is available on the internet at www.csf.org.uk

Service & Support All Sony monitors are

backed by a three-year parts and labour
warranty. The LCDwarranty excludes backlight.

Display

mouse

www.sony-cp.com

Product availability and specifications may vary in some countries.

Sony Trinitron, FD Trinitron, SAGIC, Multiscan, Super Fine Pitch, Hi-Con and DisplayMouse are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Apple Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Stereo Dipole is a trademark of Adaptive Audio Ltd. “Pivot” software is registered by Portrait Displays Inc. As an International Energy Star

Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Sony Corporation is not responsible for any errors which may appear in this document.

© Sony ITE-MC, September 2000 B-Range_E-9.00-04

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