Sony PFM-500A2WU User Manual

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EN F D ES I J

PFM-500A2WU PFM-500A2WE PFM-500A2WJ

 1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear. Record the model and serial numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For the customers in Canada

This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

For the customers in Europe

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Serial No.

For PFM-500A2WE users

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-yellow : Earth Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.

Note

When you connect a computer to this monitor, attach the supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, this monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC/IC/CE (EN55022) standards.

Attaching the ferrite cores

Set the ferrite cores on the both ends of the AC power cord. Close the lid tightly until the clamps click.

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Clamps

Table of Contents

Precautions............................................................... 4 (EN)

Features .................................................................... 5 (EN)

Location and Function of Parts and Controls ....... 6 (EN)

Front / Sides ............................................................ 6 (EN)

Control Panel........................................................... 8 (EN)

Right Connector Panel ............................................ 9 (EN)

Left Connector Panel............................................. 11 (EN)

Remote Commander RM-921 ............................... 12 (EN)

Installation .............................................................. 14 (EN)

Using the Retractable Feet .................................... 14 (EN)

Caution .................................................................. 15 (EN)

Connections ........................................................... 16 (EN)

Connecting the AC Power Cord............................ 16 (EN)

Connection Example ............................................. 17 (EN)

Using On-screen Menus ........................................ 18 (EN)

Operating Through Menus .................................... 18 (EN)

Menu Guide........................................................... 18 (EN)

Watching the Picture ............................................. 22 (EN)

Switching the Picture ............................................ 22 (EN)

Watching a Still Picture ........................................ 22 (EN)

Input Signal and Monitor Status Information

Display ............................................................. 22 (EN)

Adjusting the Picture ............................................. 24 (EN)

Adjusting the Contrast, Brightness, Chroma, and

Phase ................................................................ 24 (EN)

Emphasizing the Contrast of the Picture

(Picture AGC Function) ................................... 24 (EN)

Restoring the PIC CONTROL Menu Items to Original

Settings............................................................. 25 (EN)

Zooming, Resizing, and Positioning the Picture. 26 (EN)

Resizing the Picture............................................... 26 (EN)

Adjusting the Picture Position............................... 26 (EN)

Zooming Up the Picture ........................................ 27 (EN)

Restoring the Original Picture Size and Position .. 27 (EN)

Using the Memory .................................................. 28 (EN)

Storing the Current Condition............................... 28 (EN)

Calling Up the Stored Condition........................... 28 (EN)

Turning Off the Power Automatically When There Is No

Input Signal (Power Saving Function)........... 30 (EN)

Selecting the On-screen Language ...................... 31 (EN)

Self-diagnosis Function ........................................ 31 (EN)

Operating a Specific Monitor With the Remote

Commander...................................................... 32 (EN)

Using the Other Remote Commander .................. 33 (EN)

Specifications......................................................... 34 (EN)

English

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Precautions

On safety

•Operate the unit on 100 to 120 V AC or 220 to 240 V AC.

•The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on the rear.

•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days or more.

•To disconnect the AC power cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

•When the unit is installed on the floor, be sure to use the retractable feet.

On installation

•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes.

•Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

•When you install multiple equipment with the unit, the following, such as Remote Commander’s malfunction, noisy picture, noisy sound, may occur depending on the position of the unit and other equipment.

On repacking

Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container in which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to another location, repack it as illustrated on the carton.

If you have any questions about this unit, contact your authorized Sony dealer.

On PDP (Plasma Display Panel)

•There may be some tiny black points and/or bright points on the PDP. These points are normal.

•Do not display a same still image on the screen for long, consecutive time. Otherwise, the afterimage may appear on a part of a panel since the brightness of the part of the picture becomes high due to the consecutive display of the picture. Use the screen saver eventually to equalize the screen display.

On cleaning

To keep the unit looking brand-new, periodically clean it with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleansers since these will damage the cabinet. As a safety precaution, unplug the unit before cleaning it.

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Features

The PFM-500A2W series are 16:9 42-inch flat panel monitor adopting the PDP (Plasma Display Panel) and accepts various types of signals with the built-in scan converter.

Improved image quality

Higher image quality is gained with the new PDP – improving brightness more than conventional monitors. An anti-glare filter panel reduces screen reflection.

Scan converter – Improved performance

The monitor has a high performance scan converter. Using a unique algorithm, the monitor processes signals in a wide range of formats – Video, HDTV, PC, etc. Signal process capability has been improved 25% more than conventional monitors. The monitor can process signals up to 100 kHz in the horizontal frequencies.

Reduced noise

Optimization of the internal cooling system further reduces the noise level.

Other features

•Three dimensional comb filter for NTSC Y/C separation.

•Line correlation comb filter for PAL Y/C separation.

•Up to x4 zooming.

•Accepts infrared or wired Sony Remote Commanders using SIRCS code.

•Three sets of video inputs with audio inputs: one composite video or Y/C inputs, one RGB input, and one RGB/component input.

•Displays the HDTV signal with tri-level sync signal.

•Memory function for storage of up to five picture settings.

•Automatic input signal detection with indication.

•Windows95/98

PnP (Plug and Play) compatible.

•On-screen display in five languages for user-friendly access.

•Power Saving function.

•Self-diagnosis function.

•Picture AGC function — this function automatically adjusts and improves the contrast when a low intensity signal is input.

•ID control

•On-screen menu for various adjustments and settings

•Control-S connector

•Remote (RS-232C) connector (mini DIN 8-pin)

Warning on power connection

Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.

United States, Continental United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan Canada Europe Australia, New Zealand

Plug type VM0033B COX-07 636 — VM1296 Female end VM0113 COX-02 VM0310B VM0303B VM1313 Cord type SJT H05VV-F CEE (13) 53rd (O.C) HVCTF Minimum cord set rating 13A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 10A/125V Safety approval UL/CSA VDE VDE DENTORI

.........................................................................................................................................................................................................

1) Windows95/98 is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls

Front / Sides

Left side Front

1 Left panel cover

Open it when using the left connector panel. You can install the Remote Commander in the back of this cover.

For details on opening the panel cover, see the right on this page.

Right side

To open the panel cover

Loosen the screws counterclockwise and open the cover.

2 Left connector panel

For details on the left connector panel, see “Left Connector Panel” on page 11(EN).

3 Retractable feet

Use for setting the monitor on the floor.

For details on using the retractable feet, see “Using the Retractable Feet” on page 14(EN).

4 Control panel

For details on the control panel, see “Control Panel” on page 8(EN).

5 Right connector panel

For details on the right connector panel, see “Right Connector Panel” on page 9(EN).

6 Right panel cover

Open it when using the right connector panel.

For details on opening the panel cover, see the right on this page.

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To take off the panel cover

Loosen the screws as illustrated below and take off the panel cover.

Screws

To install the Remote Commander in the panel cover

Install the Remote Commander in the back of the left panel cover as illustrated below.

Remote Commander

Note

When housing the Remote Commander, make sure that the top of the Remote Commander faces upward and rear faces outside.

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls

Control Panel

VOL – VOL + MENU ENT RGB1 YUV RGB2 LINE Y/C CTRL

!£ !™ !¡ 0 98765 4 32 1

1 Remote control detector

Receives the beam from the Remote Commander.

2 u (standby) switch/u (standby) indicator

Press to turn the monitor on. Press again to go back to the standby mode. The u (standby) indicator lights up in red in the standby mode.

When the u indicator flashes, see “Self-diagnosis Function” on page 31(EN).

3 Power indicator

Lights up when the monitor is turned on. Flashes in the power saving mode.

For details on the power saving mode, see “Turning Off the Power Automatically When There Is No Input Signal (Power Saving Function)” on page 30(EN).

6 LINE button

Select the signal input from the VIDEO IN connector in the LINE connectors.

7 RGB2 button

Select the signal input from the RGB2 connectors.

8 YUV button

Select the component signal input from the RGB1 connectors.

9 RGB1 button

Select the RGB signal input from the RGB1 connectors.

0 ENT (enter) button

Press to select the desired item in a menu.

4 CTRL (control) button

To operate the buttons on the control panel, first press this button. Then the buttons light up or flash that show they can be operated. Press again to deactivate them.

Note

The buttons (except for u (standby) switch 2) on the control panel do not function if you do not press the CTRL button first.

5 Y/C button

Select the signal input from the Y/C IN jack in the LINE connectors.

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!¡ >/. buttons

Press to move the cursor (z) to an item or to adjust value in a menu.

!™ MENU button

Press to make the menu appear.

!£ VOL (volume) +/– buttons

Press the + button to increase the volume, or the – button to decrease the volume.

Right Connector Panel

RGB 1

IN OUT

R-Y

G Y

B-Y

HD/

COMP

SYNC

1 RGB1 IN connectors

R (R-Y)/G (Y)/B (B-Y) IN (BNC-type): Input the

analog RGB signal or component signal. Connect to the RGB signal or component (Y/B-Y/R-Y) signal output of a computer or video equipment. This unit also accepts the HD analog component

B/PR) signal. Input the PB signal to the B (B-

(Y/P Y) IN connector and P

R signal to the R (R-Y) IN

connector.

HD/COMP IN (BNC-type): Input the H sync signal

or composite sync signal. Connect to the H sync signal or composite sync signal output of a computer or video equipment.

VD IN (BNC-type): Input the V sync signal.

Connect to the V sync signal output of a computer or video equipment.

RGB 2

RGB IN

VIDEO

Y/C

IN OUT

LINE

REMOTE

(RS-232C)

AUDIO

AUDIO IN

AUDIO

External sync signal is selected automatically. See the priority chart below.

Input Input sync signals connector

HD/COMP IN H Sync Comp Sync — VD IN V Sync — — G(Y) IN Sync on G Sync on G Sync on G Sync signals H Sync Comp Sync Sync on G

to be selected V Sync

AUDIO IN (L/R) (phono type): Input the audio

signal. Connect to the audio output of a computer or video equipment. Connect to the channel L when the audio signal is monaural.

2 RGB2 IN connectors

RGB IN (D-sub 15-pin): Connect to the RGB signal

output of a computer.

AUDIO IN (L/R) (phono type): Input the audio

signal. Connect to the audio output of a computer. Connect to the channel L when the audio signal is monaural.

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls

3 LINE IN connectors

VIDEO IN (BNC-type): Connect to the composite

video signal output of the video equipment.

Y/C IN (Mini DIN 4-pin): Connect to the Y/C signal

output of the video equipment.

AUDIO IN (L/R) (phono type): Connect to the

audio output of the video equipment. Connect to the channel L when the audio signal is monaural.

4 RGB1 OUT connectors

These connectors are used as loop-through outputs of the RGB1 IN connectors 1. When the plug is connected to the RGB OUT connectors, the 75-ohms termination of the RGB IN connectors is released, and the signal input to the RGB IN connectors is output from the these connectors.

R (R-Y)/G (Y)/B (B-Y) OUT (BNC-type): Loop-

through outputs of the RGB IN connectors. Connect to the RGB signal or component (Y/B-Y/ R-Y) signal input of another monitor.

HD/COMP OUT (BNC-type): Loop-through output

of the HD/COMP IN connector. Connect to the H sync signal or composite sync signal input of another monitor.

VD OUT (BNC-type): Loop-through output of the

VD IN connector. Connect to the V sync signal input of another monitor.

5 LINE OUT connectors

These connectors are used as loop-through outputs of the LINE IN connectors 3. When the plug is connected to the VIDEO OUT connector or Y/C OUT jack, the 75-oms termination of the VIDEO IN connector or Y/C IN jack is released, and the signal input to the VIDEO IN or Y/C IN jack is output from the VIDEO OUT connector or Y/C OUT jack.

VIDEO OUT (BNC-type): Connect to the

composite video signal input of another monitor or video equipment.

Y/C OUT (Mini DIN 4-pin): Connect to the Y/C

signal input of another monitor or video equipment.

AUDIO OUT (L/R) (phono type): Loop-through

outputs of the AUDIO IN jacks. Connect to the audio inputs of another monitor or video equipment.

6 REMOTE (RS-232C) connector (mini DIN 8-

pin)

This connector allows remote control of the monitor using the RS-232C protocol. For details, see your authorized Sony dealer.

Note

The HD/COMP OUT and VD OUT connectors are high impedance outputs. When using these outputs, connect a monitor with high impedance sync input connector, or the picture might be oscillated or disappeared because of the sync signal level mismatch.

AUDIO OUT (L/R) (phono type): Loop-through

outputs of the AUDIO IN jacks. Connect to the audio inputs of another monitor.

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Left Connector Panel

MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

VARIABLE

CONTROL S

SPEAKERS

R–

SERVICE CODE

OUT

(6-16 Ω)

1 MONITOR OUT AUDIO (L/R) jacks (phono type)

Output the signal input from the AUDIO IN jacks. Connect to the audio inputs of an audio amplifier (not supplied).

Note

These jacks are variable outputs. Set the volume to maximum position to set the output level to 500 mVrms.

2 CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks (mini jacks)

Connect to the CONTROL S jacks of video equipment or another monitors. Then you can simultaneously

+ L –

control all equipment with a single Remote Commander. To control equipment by aiming the supplied Remote Commander to the remote control detector of the monitor, connect the CONTROL S OUT jack of the monitor and the CONTROL S IN jack of other equipment.

8.8.

AC IN

Notes

•If you connect the CONTROL S IN jack to the other

equipment’s CONTROL S OUT jack, you cannot operate the monitor with the Remote Commander.

•You can use the stereo cable with mini plug instead

of the control S cable.

3 SPEAKERS L/R terminals

Connect to speakers with 6 to 16 ohms impedance.

Note

Do not connect the speaker’s cord to the monitor and to an amplifier simultaneously, or an excessive electric current might flow from the amplifier and damage the monitor.

4 SERVICE CODE indicator

This indicator is only for qualified personnel.

5 ⁄AC IN socket

Connect the supplied AC power cord to this socket and to a wall outlet. Once you connect the AC power cord, the monitor turns to standby mode.

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls

Remote Commander RM-921

MUTING

3 4

DISPLAY

RGB1

LINE

RGB2

Y/C

POWER

YUV

MTS/MPX

!™

!£

!¢

4 7

10/0

!¡

STILL

POWER

OFF

SET

OFF

ID MODE

1 POWER switch

Press to turn on the monitor. Press again to go back to the standby mode.

Note

When using multiple monitors, press this switch to turn monitors which are already on into the standby mode, or turn on monitors which are in the standby mode.

2 MUTING button

Press to mute the sound. Press this button again or press the VOL (volume) +/– button to obtain the sound again.

3 RGB1/RGB2 buttons

Select the signal input from the RGB1 or RGB2 connectors.

5 8

ZOOM

SELECT

VOL

6 9

DEGAUSS

ENTER

!∞

!§ !¶ !•

!ª

@º

@¡

4 LINE button

Selects the signal input from the VIDEO IN connector in the LINE connectors.

5 Y/C button

Selects the signal input from the Y/C IN jack in the LINE connectors.

6 Number buttons

Press to select the index number.

7 ZOOM button

Adjusts the zoom. Each time you press the ZOOM button, the picture is magnified by two, three, and four times respectively.

8 STILL button

Freezes a picture on the monitor screen. Press again to resume normal screen.

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9 POWER ON switch

Press to turn on the monitor. When you use multiple monitors, you can use this switch instead of the POWER switch 1 not to affect another monitor which is already turned on.

0 POWER OFF switch

Press to turn the monitor into the standby mode. When you use multiple monitors, you can use this switch instead of the POWER switch 1 not to affect another monitor which are in the standby mode.

!¡ ID MODE (ON/SET/OFF) buttons

Press the ON button to make an index number appear on the screen. Then press the index number of the monitor you want to operate and press the SET button. After you finish the operation, press the OFF button to return to the normal mode.

!™ DISPLAY button

Displays the input signal information on the top of the monitor screen. Press again to clear it.

!£ YUV button

Selects the component signal input from the RGB1 connectors.

!¢ MTS/MPX button

This button does not operate with the monitor.

!∞ CH button

This button does not operate with the monitor.

!§ DEGAUSS button

This button does not operate with the monitor.

Installing batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in correct polarity.

Be sure to install the negative ’ end first

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•In normal operation, batteries will last up to half a year. If the Remote Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be exhausted. Replace them with new ones.

•To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the Remote Commander for a fairly long time.

When the Remote Commander does not work

Check that the u indicator lights up. The Remote Commander operates the monitor only when the monitor is turned on, or it is in the standby mode.

Note

If you connect the cable to the CONTROL S IN jack on the side of the monitor, you cannot operate the monitor with the Remote Commander.

!¶ SELECT +>/–. buttons

Press to move the cursor (z) to an item or to adjust value in a menu.

!• MENU button

Press to make the menu appear.

!ª ENTER button

Press to select the desired item in a menu.

@º VOL +/– buttons

Press the + button to increase the volume, or the – button to decrease the volume.

@¡ CH +/– buttons

This button does not operate with the monitor.

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Installation

Using the Retractable Feet

1 Pull out the knobs and pull down the retractable

feet.

2 Turn the retractable feet outward.

To fix the retractable feet

When the unit is installed on the floor, be sure to fix the retractable feet. Install the foot support brackets as illustrated below.

3 Push in the retractable feet and lock.

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Caution

•When you install the monitor, make sure there is more space than that shown in the figure below.

•The ambient temperature must be 0°C – +35°C (32°F – 95°F).

When using the retractable feet

Side

3.5 (1 7/16)

Wall

Front

Wall

Side

10 (4)

Wall

Floor

20 (7 7/8)

5.5 (2 1/4)

Wall

10 (4)

2.5 (1)

Wall

Units: cm (inches)

Hooked on the wall: Vertically

Front

Make sure that the control section is at the bottom.

Side

Wall

(7 7/8)

Wall

10 (4)

Wall

5 (2)

(9 7/8)

Wall

Floor

Units: cm (inches)

When using the mounting bracket

Front

Wall

25 (9 7/8)

Wall

(4)

25 (9 7/8)

Wall

10 (4)

Wall

Units: cm (inches)

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Connections

Connecting the AC Power Cord

1 Plug the power cord into the AC IN socket. Then,

attach the AC plug holder (supplied) to the AC power cord.

AC power cord

AC IN socket

AC plug holder

2 Slide the AC plug holder over the cord until it

connects to the AC IN socket cover.

AC IN socket cover

To remove the AC power cord

Squeeze the upper and lower sides and pull out the AC plug holder.

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Connection Example

Before you get started

•First make sure that the power to each piece of equipment is turned off.

•Use connecting cables suitable for the equipment to be connected.

•The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks. A loose connection may cause hum and other noise.

Computer

* to R(R-Y)/G(Y)/

B(B-Y), HD/COMP, VD IN

to AUDIO IN

to RGB IN

to video output

to audio output

to video output

to audio output

VCR, laser disc player, game machine, etc.

•To disconnect the cable, pull out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cable itself.

•Read the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.

Betacam SP video cassette recorder

to component or RGB signal output

RGB 1

IN OUT

R-Y

G Y

B-Y

* to R(R-Y)/G(Y)/

B(B-Y) IN

to AUDIO IN

to Y/C or VIDEO IN

to AUDIO IN

HD/

COMP

RGB 2

RGB IN

VIDEO

Y/C

IN OUT

LINE

SYNC

AUDIO

AUDIO IN

AUDIO

to audio output

* cannot be used at the same time.

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Using On-screen Menus

Operating Through Menus

Menu operating buttons

There are four buttons on the monitor and the Remote Commander for menu operations.

Remote Commander Monitor

SELECT

The buttons on the control panel are used for explanation purpose in this operating instructions. The ENTER button on the Remote Commander has the same function as the ENT button on the control panel and the SELECT +>/–. buttons on the Remote Commander as same as the >/. buttons on the control panel.

ENTER

MENU ENT

Menu Guide

Note

“– – – –” appears next to an item when its function is not available. The availability depends on the types of input signal.

PIC CONTROL menu

This menu is used for adjusting the picture.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 CONTRAST

Press > to increase the contrast and press . to decrease it.

P IC CONTROL

CONTRAST : 80 BRIGHTNESS : 00 CHROMA : 0 0 PHASE : 00 COLOR TEMP :H I GH PICTURE AGC : ON RESET

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

Configuration of the menu

To select the language used in the menu, see page 31(EN).

1 Press MENU.

The main menu appears on the monitor screen.

MA IN MENU

PIC CONTROL PIC SIZE CONF I G MEMORY REMOTE STATUS

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

2 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) and press ENT

to select a menu. The selected menu appears on the monitor screen.

3 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) and press ENT

to select an item. The menu for the selected item appears on the monitor screen.

4 Press >/. to adjust or select the setting and press

ENT to set. The setting is registered and the menu returns to the previous menu.

To return to the normal screen, press the MENU button repeatedly until the menu disappears.

2 BRIGHTNESS

Press > to make the picture brighter and press . to make it darker.

3 CHROMA

Press > to increase color saturation and press . to decrease it.

4 PHASE

Press > to make overall picture greenish and press . to make it purplish.

5 COLOR TEMP

Select the color temperature from HIGH or LOW.

6 PICTURE AGC

Select ON to improve the contrast automatically when a low intensity signal is input.

For details on the picture AGC function, see “Emphasizing the Contrast of the Picture (Picture AGC Function)” on page 24(EN).

7 RESET

Select to restore the factory settings in the PIC CONTROL menu items 1 to 6.

For details on using the reset function, see “Restoring the PIC CONTROL Menu Items to Original Settings” on page 25(EN).

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PIC SIZE menu

CONFIG menu

This menu is used for zooming, positioning, and resizing the picture.

8 9 0 !¡ !™ !£ !¢

PIC SIZE

HSIZE : 00 HSHIFT : 00 VSIZE : 00 VSHIFT : 00 ZOOM : x1 ASPECT : 4x3 RESET

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

8 H SIZE

Adjusts the horizontal picture size. Press > to enlarge the horizontal size and press . to diminish it.

9 H SHIFT

Adjusts the horizontal centering. Press > to move the picture to the right and press . to move it to the left.

0 V SIZE

Adjusts the vertical picture size. Press > to enlarge the vertical size and press . to diminish it.

Note

Enlarging the image while the monitor is receiving HDTV signals may cause the monitor to go into the Offset Sampling Mode resulting in a blurred image.

!¡ V SHIFT

Adjusts the vertical centering. Press > to move the picture up and press . to move it down.

!™ ZOOM

Zooms up the picture two, three, and four times.

This menu is used for adjusting the signal or selecting the language.

!∞ !§ !¶ !• !ª

CONF I G

ENHANCE : H I GH H FI LTER : AUTO DISPLAY : ON POWER SAVE : 5m

LANGUAGE

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

!∞ ENHANCE (Sharpness)

You can change the outline correction level:

LOW: Default setting for VIDEO signal HIGH: Default setting for computer signal

!§ H FILTER

Select AUTO normally. Select HIGH when the ringing appears on the screen. Select LOW when the moiré pattern or noise appears on the screen. The moiré pattern or noise decreases even the screen looks a little blurred.

!¶ DISPLAY

Select ON to display the input signal information for about five seconds on the top of the monitor screen when turning on the power or switching the input signal.

!• POWER SAVE

Set the time period to activate the power saving mode.

For details on the power saving function, see “Turning Off the Power Automatically When There Is No Input Signal (Power Saving Function)” on page 30(EN).

Note

Enlarging the image while the monitor is receiving HDTV signals may cause the monitor to go into the Offset Sampling Mode resulting in a blurred image.

!£ ASPECT

Set the aspect ratio of the picture to 4:3 or 16:9.

!¢ RESET

Select to restore the factory settings in the PIC SIZE menu items 8 to !£.

For details on using the reset function, see “Restoring the

Original Picture Size and Position” on page 27(EN).

!ª LANGUAGE

Select the on-screen language among five languages. Available languages are: English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.

For details on selecting the language, see “Selecting the On-screen Language” on page 31(EN).

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Using On-screen Menus

MEMORY menu

This menu is used for saving or recalling the settings in the PIC CONTROL, PIC SIZE and CONFIG (only for ENHANCE and H FILTER) menus.

MEMORY

@º @¡

For details, see “Using the Memory” on page 28(EN).

@º LOAD

Recalls the preset settings.

@¡ SAVE

Saves the settings.

LOAD SAVE

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

REMOTE menu

This menu is used for the remote control setting.

@™ @£ @¢

@™ INDEX NO.

Sets the index number of the monitor.

Note

When you set the number, use the buttons on the monitor.

For details on the index number, see “Operating a Specific Monitor With the Remote Commander” on page 32(EN).

@£ REMOTE MODE

Select the Remote Commander mode.

TV: Sony monitors’ or TVs’ commander PJ: Sony projectors’ commander OFF: Disables the remote control.

For details, see “Using the Other Remote Commander” on page 33(EN).

REMOTE

INDEX NO. : 001 REMOT E MODE : TV REMOTE ONLY : OFF

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

@¢ REMOTE ONLY

Select ON to disable the front control buttons on the monitor. The monitor can only be controlled with the Remote Commander. While REMOTE ONLY is ON, the indicators on the front panel go off. To cancel the REMOTE ONLY mode, set REMOTE ONLY to OFF with the Remote Commander, or press the CTRL button while pressing the u switch. The monitor turns to the standby mode and the REMOTE ONLY mode is canceled. The setting in this item is still retained when the AC power cord is disconnected.

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STATUS menu

This menu is used for displaying the internal condition of the monitor.

@∞ @§ @¶ @• @ª #º

@∞ Model name

Indicates the model name.

STATUS

[ PFM-500A2WU ]

SERIAL No. :2000001

OPERATION :000000H

SOFTWARE : TEMPERATURE : OK FAN : OK

Ver

1.00

#º FAN

The cooling fans are built in this monitor. This item indicates whether the cooling fans work properly.

OK: Usual NG: Unusual

When the cooling fans are unusual, NG is displayed and the item flashes in red. The u indicator on the control panel also flashes.

Note

When the “FAN NG” message appears, contact your authorized Sony dealer.

When the u indicator flashes or NG indicates, see “Selfdiagnosis Function” on page 31(EN).

@§ SERIAL No.

Indicates the serial number.

@¶ OPERATION

Indicates the total operation hours.

Note

The standby mode is not counted as OPERATION time.

@• SOFTWARE

Indicates the system software version.

@ª TEMPERATURE

Indicates whether the internal temperature of the monitor is usual.

OK: Usual NG: Unusual

When the internal temperature is unusual, NG is displayed and the item flashes in red. The u indicator on the control panel also flashes.

Note

The “TEMPERATURE NG” message may appear when the ventilation holes are blocked or the monitor is installed in a poorly ventilated area. In this case, check that the ventilation holes are not blocked and install the monitor in a good ventilated area. If the message still displayed, contact your authorized Sony dealer.

When the u indicator flashes or NG indicates, see “Selfdiagnosis Function” on page 31(EN).

Cooling fans

Ventilation holes

Note

The upper cooling fans detect the monitor’s internal temperature and control the fans rotations. If the ambient temperature is high, the number of fan rotations increase and the noise will be louder.

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Watching the Picture

Before you start

•Turn on the monitor.

•Turn on the connected equipment and play a video source.

•To display the input signal information on the screen when turning on the power or switching the input signal, set “DISPLAY” in the CONFIG menu to ON.

•To select the on-screen language used in the menu, see page 31(EN).

Switching the Picture

1 Press CTRL on the control panel of the monitor.

RGB1, YUV, RGB2, LINE, and Y/C buttons light up.

2 Select the input source to be displayed by pressing

the following buttons. RGB1:Selects the audio and video signal input

from the RGB1 connectors when the input signal is RGB signal.

YUV: Selects the audio and video signal input

from the RGB1 connectors when the input signal is component signal.

RGB2:Selects the audio and video signal input

from the RGB2 connectors.

LINE: Selects the audio and video signal input

from the VIDEO IN connector and AUDIO IN jack in the LINE connectors.

Y/C: Selects the audio and video signal input

from the Y/C IN connector and AUDIO IN jack in the LINE connectors.

Color system or horizontal/vertical frequency

Signal type

PAL LINE·Y/C

Note

We recommend the input source video equipment equipped with the TBC (time base corrector). If you receive the signal without the TBC, the picture may disappear due to disturbance of the sync signal.

Watching a Still Picture

You can freeze the picture with the STILL button on the Remote Commander. To freeze the picture, press the STILL button when the motion picture is displayed. You can also freeze the picture by simply pressing the > button on the control panel.

To resume the normal screen

•Press the STILL button on the Remote Commander or > button on the control panel again.

•Switch the input signal.

Notes

•When operating the menu, the > button functions as for the menu operation.

•The >/. buttons flash while in the still mode.

•When you set DISPLAY to ON in the CONFIG menu, the “STILL” display appears on the top of the monitor. To clear the display, set DISPLAY to OFF.

Input Signal and Monitor Status Information Display

Input signal and monitor status information is displayed on-screen for about five seconds when turning on the power or switching the input signal. To disable this function, follow the steps below.

The selected input signal appears on the monitor screen.

You can also switch the input signal from the Remote Commander.

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1 Press MENU.

The main menu appears on the monitor screen.

MA IN MENU

PIC CONTROL PIC SIZE CONF I G MEMORY REMOTE STATUS

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

2 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “CONFIG”

and press ENT. The CONFIG menu appears on the monitor screen.

CONF I G

ENHANCE : H I GH H FI LTER : AUTO DISPLAY : ON POWER SAVE : 5m

LANGUAGE

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

3 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “DISPLAY”

and press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

DISPLAY : ON

Input signal Color system or horizontal/vertical

frequency display

NTSC NTSC PAL PAL VGAa) (Graphics) 31.5 kHz 60 Hz VGA (Text) 31.5 kHz 70 Hz HDTV 33.8 kHz 60 Hz Macb) 13" 35.0 kHz 67 Hz VESAc) 800×600 37.9 kHz 60 Hz VESA 1024×768 48.4 kHz 60 Hz Mac 16" 49.7 kHz 75 Hz ATId) 1280×1024 64.0 kHz 60 Hz Mac 21" 68.7 kHz 75 Hz VESA 1280×1024 80.0 kHz 75 Hz

a) VGA is a registered trademark of the International

Business Machines Corporation, USA.

b) Mac (Macintosh) is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

c) VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics

Standard Association.

d) ATI is a registered trademark of ATI Technologies, Inc.

4 Press > to set “DISPLAY” to OFF and press ENT.

The DISPLAY function is disabled.

To activate the information function, set “DISPLAY” to ON at the step 4 above.

Note

You can display the input signal information anytime by pressing the DISPLAY button on the Remote Commander, regardless of the above setting.

The input signal information list

Color system or horizontal/vertical frequency

31.5

kHz

/60

Signal type

RGB1 ·RGB

Note

When inputting the HDTV signal, input the tri-level sync signal to the G/Y IN connector.

Actual on-screen display of the monitor status

On-screen display Significance

31.5kHz / 60Hz (eg.) The selected input signal is computer RGB.

525 / 60 (eg.) The selected input signal is RGB or

component video.

NTSC The selected input signal is NTSC. PAL The selected input signal is PAL. OTHERS The input signal is out of the capture

range.

NO SYNC There is no input signal. MUTING The sound is muted. RGB1 RGB The signal mode of RGB1 is set to

RGB.

RGB1 YUV The signal mode of RGB1 is set to

component video.

LINE COMP Composite video input is selected at

LINE.

LINE Y/C Y/C video input is selected at LINE. STILL The picture is frozen.

Note

If computer signals more than 100kHz are input and if the monitor can receive the signals, the screen display (horizontal frequency) will be fixed at 99.9kHz.

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Adjusting the Picture

While watching the picture, you can adjust contrast, brightness, chroma, and phase to suit your taste. The adjustments can be carried out for each input signal separately. You can also store the adjusted levels in memory.

Adjusting the Contrast, Brightness, Chroma, and Phase

Press MENU so that the main menu appears on the monitor screen and select the “CONTRAST”, “BRIGHTNESS”, “CHROMA”, or “PHASE” from the PIC CONTROL menu with the >/. buttons.

CONTRAST

Select the “CONTRAST” with the >/. buttons and press the ENT button. Adjust the contrast with the >/. buttons in the range from MIN (0) to MAX (+100).

>: to increase picture contrast .: to decrease picture contrast

Notes

•CHROMA and PHASE controls do not function with RGB signal.

•PHASE control does not function with component signal.

•PHASE control does not function with PAL color source.

•Do not change the CHROMA/PHASE (NTSC only) level when the selected signal is not NTSC or PAL. Although it gives no effect to the current picture, it does affect the picture of the NTSC or PAL signal which is input later.

Emphasizing the Contrast of the Picture (Picture AGC Function)

When the intensity of the picture is low, this function works to improve the contrast automatically. Turn on this function when the image source is dark.

1 Press MENU.

The main menu appears on the monitor screen.

BRIGHTNESS

Select the “BRIGHTNESS” with the >/. buttons and press the ENT button. Adjust the brightness with the >/. buttons in the range from MIN (–50) to MAX (+50).

>: to make overall picture greenish .: to make overall picture purplish

CHROMA

Select the “CHROMA” with the >/. buttons and press the ENT button. Adjust the chroma with the >/. buttons in the range from MIN (–50) to MAX (+50).

>: to increase color intensity .: to decrease color intensity

PHASE

Select the “PHASE” with the >/. buttons and press the ENT button. Adjust the phase with the >/. buttons in the range from MIN (–50) to MAX (+50).

>: to make overall picture greenish .: to make overall picture purplish

MA IN MENU

PIC CONTROL PIC SIZE

CONF I G MEMORY REMOTE STATUS

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

2 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “PIC

CONTROL” and press ENT. The PIC CONTROL menu appears on the monitor screen.

PIC CONTROL

CONTRAST : 80 BRIGHTNESS : 00 CHROMA : 0 0 PHASE : 00 COLOR TEMP :H I GH PICTURE AGC : ON RESET

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

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3 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “PICTURE

AGC” and press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

PICTURE AGC : OFF

Restoring the PIC CONTROL Menu Items to Original Settings

1 In the PIC CONTROL menu, Press >/. to move

the cursor (z) to “RESET” and press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

RESET : NO

4 Press >/. to set “PICTURE AGC” to ON. 5 Press ENT.

The menu returns to the PIC CONTROL menu.

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

2 Press >/..

“NO” changes to “YES.”

RESET : YES

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

3 Press ENT.

The PIC CONTROL menu items are restored.

To cancel the reset function, press the MENU button before pressing the ENT button.

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Zooming, Resizing, and Positioning the Picture

You can shift the position of the picture so that it fits in the screen, or adjust the vertical and horizontal size of the picture separately. You can zoom up the picture making it two, three, or four times as large as the original size.

Resizing the Picture

1 Press MENU.

The main menu appears on the monitor screen.

MA IN MENU

PIC CONTROL PIC SIZE CONF I G MEMORY REMOTE STATUS

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

2 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “PIC SIZE”

and press ENT. The PIC SIZE menu appears on the monitor screen.

PIC SIZE

HSIZE : 00 HSHIFT : 00 VSIZE : 00 VSHIFT : 00 ZOOM : x1 ASPECT : 4x3 RESET

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

3 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “H SIZE” and

press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

5 Press ENT.

The menu returns to the PIC SIZE menu.

6 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “V SIZE”

and press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

VSIZE : 00

7 Press >/. to resize the picture.

>: to expand vertical size .: to reduce vertical size

The vertical picture size is indicated on the monitor screen from MIN(–50) to MAX(+50). The factory value is 00.

8 Press ENT.

The menu returns to the PIC SIZE menu.

Adjusting the Picture Position

1 In the PIC SIZE menu, press >/. to move the

cursor (z) to “H SHIFT” and press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

HSHIFT : 00

HSIZE : 00

4 Press >/. to resize the picture.

>: to expand horizontal size .: to reduce horizontal size

The horizontal picture size is indicated on the monitor screen in the range from MIN(–50) to MAX(+50). The factory value is 00.

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2 Press >/. to shift the picture.

>: to shift the picture to the right .: to shift the picture to the left

The horizontal picture position is indicated on the monitor screen from MIN(–50) to MAX(+50). The factory value is 00.

3 Press ENT.

The menu returns to the PIC SIZE menu.

4 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “V SHIFT”

and press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

VSHIFT : 00

Restoring the Original Picture Size and Position

1 In the PIC SIZE menu, press >/. to move the

cursor (z) to “RESET” and press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

RESET : NO

5 Press >/. to shift the picture.

>: to shift the picture upward .: to shift the picture downward

The vertical picture position is indicated on the monitor screen from MIN(–50) to MAX(+50). The factory value is 00.

6 Press ENT.

The menu returns to the PIC SIZE menu.

Zooming Up the Picture

You can also operate with the ZOOM button on the Remote Commander.

1 In the PIC SIZE menu, press >/. to move the

cursor (z) to “ZOOM” and press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

ZOOM : x1

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

2 Press >/..

“NO” changes to “YES.”

RESET : YES

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

3 Press ENT.

The original picture size and position are restored.

To cancel the reset function, press the MENU button before pressing the ENT button.

2 Press >/. to set zoom.

Each time you press >, the picture is magnified by two, three, and four times respectively. To zoom down, press ..

3 Press ENT.

The menu returns to the PIC SIZE menu.

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Using the Memory

You can save the current picture condition by each input signal using MEMORY function. The saved condition can be restored whenever necessary. The items in PIC CONTROL, PIC SIZE and CONFIG (only for ENHANCE and H FILTER) menus can be memorized. You can save the picture condition of up to five input signals.

Storing the Current Condition

1 Press MENU.

The main menu appears on the monitor screen.

MA IN MENU

PIC CONTROL PIC SIZE CONF I G MEMORY REMOTE STATUS

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

4 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to MEM 1 to 5

and press ENT. “COMPLETED” message appears for about five seconds. The current data is stored under the selected memory number. If any data has been stored in the selected memory number, the signal type and the color system or horizontal frequency/vertical frequency are now displayed on the right column next to the selected memory number.

Signal type

Color system or horizontal/vertical frequency

SAVE

MEM 1 : RGB 31 . 5 MEM 2 : EMPTY MEM 3 : EMPTY MEM 4 : EMPTY MEM 5 : EMPTY

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

kHz60Hz

2 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “MEMORY”

and press ENT. The MEMORY menu appears on the monitor screen.

MEMORY

LOAD

SAVE

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

3 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “SAVE” and

press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

SAVE

MEM 1 : EMPTY MEM 2 : EMPTY MEM 3 : EMPTY MEM 4 : EMPTY MEM 5 : EMPTY

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

Calling Up the Stored Condition

1 In the MEMORY menu, press >/. to move the

cursor (z) to “LOAD” and press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

LOAD

MEM 1:RGB 31.5 MEM 2 : EMPTY MEM 3 : EMPTY MEM 4 : EMPTY MEM 5 : EMPTY

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

kHz60Hz

2 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to MEM 1 to 5

and press ENT. “COMPLETED” message appears for about five seconds. The picture is adjusted to the selected condition.

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Notes

•You cannot recall the memory data if the selected signal is different from the preset signal.

•The following items can be memorized:

PIC CONTROL menu

– CONTRAST – BRIGHTNESS – CHROMA – PHASE – COLOR TEMP – PICTURE AGC

PIC SIZE menu

– H SIZE – H SHIFT – V SIZE – V SHIFT – ZOOM – ASPECT

CONFIG menu

– ENHANCE – H FILTER

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Turning Off the Power Automatically When There Is No Input Signal (Power Saving Function)

This unit automatically turns off the power after certain period if there is no input signal from the RGB1 or RGB2 connectors. (Power saving function)

1 Press MENU.

The main menu appears on the monitor screen.

MA IN MENU

PIC CONTROL PIC SIZE CONF I G MEMORY REMOTE STATUS

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

2 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “CONFIG”

and press ENT. The CONFIG menu appears on the monitor screen.

CONF I G

ENHANCE : H I GH H FI LTER :AUTO DISPLAY : ON POWER SAVE : 5m

LANGUAGE

SELECT CANCEL

ENTER

3 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to “POWER

SAVE” and press ENT. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

To cancel the power saving function

•Input the sync signal again.

•Press the u switch on the control panel or the POWER switch on the Remote Commander.

Signal specification for using the power saving function

RGB1: When the sync signal is connected to the HD/

COMP IN connector.

RGB2: When the sync signal is connected to the

13th pin of the RGB IN (D-sub 15-pin) connector.

Notes

•The power saving function does not work when the signal is input from the LINE connectors.

•If the sync signal is not connected to the HD/COMP IN connector, the unit does not turn on even if the sync signal is input. Be sure to set POWER SAVE to OFF when only the RGB signal or component signal is connected.

•If the sync signal is not connected to the 13th pin of the RGB IN (D-sub 15-pin) connector, the unit does not turn on even if the sync signal is input. Be sure to set POWER SAVE to OFF when only the RGB signal is connected.

POWER SAVE : 5m

4 Press >/. to select the period to turn into the

power saving mode.

OFF: The power saving function does not work. 5 m: Turn into the power saving mode after five

minutes if there is no input signal.

10 m: Turn into the power saving mode after 10

minutes if there is no input signal.

The power indicator flashes when the unit is in the power saving mode.

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