SONY Trinitron User manual

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SONY@

VideoSig Menu

Problem Resolution Menu

3-800-731-12 (1)

Trinitron

Color Video Monitor

Trinitron

PVM-14N1A/14N1E/14N1U PVM-14N2A/14N2E/14N2U PVM-20N1 A/20N1 E/20N1 U PVM-20N2A/20N2E/20N2U

1995 by Sony Corporation

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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.

Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your

Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

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

Dangerously high voltage are present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing

to qualified personnel only.

In the event of a malfunction or when maintenance is necessary, consult an authorized Sony dealer.

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 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.

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

For the customers in the United Kingdom

WARNING 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:

Brown: 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 by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol 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.

Ensure that your equipment is connected correctly - If

you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician.

Neutral Live

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 meets all requirements

of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment

Regulations.

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On safety

• Operate the unit only with a power source as

specified in “Specifications” section.

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power

consumption, etc., is located at 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.

• Do not drop or place heavy objects on the power

cord. If the power cord is damaged, turn off the power immediately. It is dangerous to use the unit with a damaged power cord.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be

used for several days or more.

• Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet by

grasping the plug, not by pulling the cord.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the

equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Features

Location and Function of Parts and Controls.......5

Using On-Screen Menus

Connections

Specifications...........................................................

Troubleshooting

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Front................................................................

RearPanel.........................................................6

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On-Screen MenuConfiguration Operation through On-Screen Menus Functionsof On-Screen Menus

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How to Connect the AC Power Cord How to Connect a Cable to a

BNC

Connector.........................................

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About this manual

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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.

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

cleansers since they will damage the cabinet. As a

safety precaution, unplug the unit before cleaning it.

benzine,

or abrasive

On repacking

The explanation given in this manual can be applied to the following models unless noted otherwise. When explanation differs among models, this is clearly indicated in this manual.

•

PVM-14N1A/l4N1E/14NlU (14-inch

•

PVM-l4N2A/l4N2E/l4N2U (14-inch

•

PVM-20NlA/20NlE/20NlU (20-inch

•

PVM-20N2A/20N2E/20N2U (20-inch Illustrations of the video monitor are for the 20N2A/20N2E/20N2U.

monitor) monitor) monitor) monitor)

PVM-

Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container 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.

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=== Picture

Functions

Fine pitch

The fine pitch trinitron tube provides a high resolution picture. Horizontal resolution is more than 500 TV

lines at the center of the picture.

Trinitron1) picture tube

Comb filter

When NTSC video signals are received, a comb filter activates to make more accurate Y/C separation. This contributes to less of a decrease in resolution, cross color and cross luminance phenomena.

Beam current feedback circuit

The built-in beam current feedback circuit assures

stable white balance.

Four color system available

The monitor can display NTSC, PAL, SECAM and

NTSC4.432) signals. The appropriate color system is

selected automatically.

Input

On-screen menus

You can set monitor operation settings by using the

on-screen menus.

EIA

standard

By using an monitor, not supplied) or 20-inch mounted in an EIA standard

monitor, not supplied), the monitor can be

19-inch

MB-502B

rack mounting

mounting bracket (for a

SLR- 103A

19-inch

slide rail (for a

rack.

14-inch

Analog RGB input connectors

(for

PVM-l4N2A/l4N2E/l4N2U/2ON2A/2ON2E/

2ON2U

Analog RGB signals from video equipment can be input through these connectors.

only)

Y/C input connectors

The video signal, split into the chrominance signal (C)

and the luminance signal connector. eliminating the interference between the two signals. which tends to occur in a composite video signal, ensuring video quality.

(Y),

can be input through this

Automatic termination

(connector with + mark only)

The input connector is terminated at 75 ohms inside

when no cable is connected to the loop-through output connector. When a cable is connected to an output connector. the

released.

75-ohm

termination is automatically

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

“Trinitron”

The

an NTSC recorded video program is played back with a Trident output.

is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

NTSC

4.43

system refers to an NTSC color system in which the subcarrier frequency is modified to

(PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43)

4.43MHz.

VTR, the NTSC4.43 signal is

When

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Front

@Speaker

LINE B/RGB buttons

PVM-20N2A/20N2E/20N2U front panel

Speaker

LINE A/LINE B/RGB (input select) buttons

Press to select the program to be monitored.

Input signal

Signal fed through the LINE A connector

Signal fed through the LINE B connector

Signal fed through the connectors

RGB

Press LINE A

LINE B

RGB

MENU buttons

MENU/EXIT button

+ button

(1)POWER switch and indicator

button

switch and indicator

ENTER button

Press to turn the monitor on. The indicator lights in green. To turn the power off, press this again.

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls

Rear Panel

LINE A connectors

LINE B connectors

RGB

connectors

-AClN

4REMOTE

PVM-2ON2A/2ON2E/2ON2U

LINE A connectors

Input connectors for the composite video, Y/C separate video and audio signals and their loop-through output connectors. To monitor the input signal fed through these connectors, press the LINE A button on the front

panel.

The Y/C IN connector has priority over the VIDEO IN connector. When connecting the cable to the Y/C IN connector, the Y/C IN connector is automatically selected and the VIDEO IN connector is disconnected even if the cable is connected.

Y/C IN connector

(4-pin

mini-DIN)

Connect to the Y/C separate output connector of a

video camera, VCR or other video equipment.

connector

@-AC

IN connector

(The w mark indicates automatic termination.)

rear panel

When the cable is connected to this connector, the

75ohm termination of the input is automatically released, and the signal input to the Y/C IN connector is output from this connector.

VIDEO IN connector

(BNC-type)

Connect to the video output connector of video equipment, such as a VCR or a color video camera. For a loop-through connection, connect to the video

output connector of another monitor.

VIDEO OUT connector

(BNC-type)

Loop-through output connector of the VIDEO IN

connector. Connect to the video input connector for a

VCR or another monitor.

When the cable is connected to this connector, the

ohm termination of the input is automatically released, and the signal input to the VIDEO IN connector is output from this connector.

Y/C OUT connector

(4-pin

mini-DIN)

Loop-through output of the Y/C IN connector. Connect to the Y/C separate input connector of a VCR or another monitor.

AUDIO IN connector (phono jack)

Connect to the audio output connector of a VCR or other equipment. For a loop-through connection, connect to the audio output of another monitor.

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AUDIO OUT connector (phono jack) Loop-through output of the AUDIO IN connector. Connect to the audio input connector of a VCR or another monitor.

LINE B connectors

Input connectors for the composite video, Y/C separate

video and audio signals.

To monitor the input signal fed through these connectors, press the LINE B button on the front

panel.

EXT SYNC (external sync input) connector

(BNC-type)

Connect to the sync signal output of a video camera, VCR or other video equipment. When you set RGB SYNC to SYNC ON GREEN in the menu, the monitor operates on the sync signal from the G channel so that it is not necessary to use this

connector.

For detailed information on sync signal setting, see RGB SYNC menu “on page 12 of “Functions of On-Screen Menus”.

“m

Y/C IN connector Connect to the Y/C separate output connector of a video camera, VCR or other video equipment.

VIDEO IN connector (BNC-type) Connect to the video output connector of video equipment, such as a VCR or a color video camera. For a loop-through connection, connect to the video output connector of another monitor.

AUDIO IN connector (phono jack)

Connect to the audio output connector of a VCR or other equipment. For a loop-through connection,

connect to the audio output of another monitor.

RGB connectors

(provided with the

14N2U /20N2A/20N2E/20N2U

Analog RGB input connectors for the R/G/B signals, external sync signals and audio signals. To monitor the input signal fed through these connectors, press the RGB button on the front panel.

(4-pin

mini-DIN)

PVM-l4N2A/l4N2E/

only)

REMOTE connector (phono jack)

(provided with the

14N2U /20N2A/20N2E/20N2U

This connector functions as follows. Open: When this connector is open, the current input

signal is selected.

Ground: By grounding this connector, the input

signal selected before this current signal is selected.

*AC

IN (inlet) connector

Connect the supplied AC power cord to this connector and to a wall outlet.

PVM-l4N2A/l4N2E/

only)

R/G/B (input) connectors Connect to the analog RGB outputs connectors of a video camera, VCR or other video equipment. The monitor operates on the external sync signal. The monitor also can operate on the sync signal from the G channel by setting RGB SYNC to SYNC ON GREEN in the menu.

For detailed information on sync signal setting, see [3a]

RGB SYNC menu “on page 12 of “Functions of On-Screen Menus”.

AUDIO IN connector (phono jack)

Connect to the audio output connectors of video equipment when the analog RGB signal is input.

(BNC-type)

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You can make various settings and adjustments of the monitor using the on-screen menus.

On-Screen Menu Configuration

The on-screen menu is composed of the following two menu types.

Item selection menu

You can select an adjustment and setting item such as

sound volume, contrast, brightness, color intensity, color system and menu language by using the

e,+

and

ENTER buttons.

On-screen menu tree-chart

Item selection menus

Regular screen

[1] MENU 1

Adjustment and setting menus

You can make desired adjustment or setting on

corresponding menu. The settings and adjustments remain unchanged until next adjustment even if you turn off the power. To reset the settings and adjustments to the

settings, select “ FACTORY PRESET” from

MEMORY menu.

Adjustment and setting menus

m VOLUME

CONTRAST menu

~BRIGHTNESS m CHROMA

PHASE menu

factory-

HUSER

a) These menus

[2] MENU 2

[3] MENU

([3]

[3a] and d are provided with

BCOLOR p&J DISPLAY ~LANGUAGE

3a)

SELECT menu

USER MEMORY menu

RGB SYNC

ASPECT RATIO

PVM-l4N2A/l4N2E/l4N2U /20N2A/20N2E/20N2U

only.

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Operation through On-Screen Menus

Menu operation buttons

There are four menu operation buttons on the front panel of the monitor.

Usable buttons depend on the displayed menu. Buttons that can be used on the menu are displayed at the bottom line of the screen. You can perform menu

operation using displayed buttons.

BRIGHTNESS

STD

@ MENU/EXIT

bbtton

button

ENTER button

Button functions depend on the displayed menu. The following table shows the button functions on the item selection menus and adjustment and setting menus.

Button

ENTER

You

can

use the

MEMORY menu of the adjustment and setting menus.

Function on the Function on the item selection menus

To move the cursor upward.

To decide a selected item.

ENTER

button only on

adjustment and setting menus

To increase value/select item.

To decide a

selected

themUSER

item

Usable buttons

Display of the usable menu operation buttons

Usable buttons

Operating pro&lures

To display the menu, follow this procedure.

Press the MENU/EXIT

(a)

button.

l MENU 1 appears.

To select items other than ones not displayed

on MENU 1

Select l MENU 2 or l MENU 3

For details of how to select, see the

item selection menus” described later.

Move the cursor to the desired item by pressing the

or t

Press the ENTER

(@, e)

button.

(0)

button.

The adjustment and setting menu selected in step 2 appears.

“To

change the

1) l MENU 3 is provided with

For detailed information of menus, see “Functions of

Screen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Menus”

on page

only.

On-

IO.

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Using On-Screen Menus

To change the item selection menus

Select NEXT PAGE on selection menu and PREVIOUS PAGE on

display

the

MENU 1

a-b :

When selecting NEXT PAGE

When selecting PREVIOUS PAGE

MENU 3 is provided with

20N2E/20N2U only.

How to change the item selection menu

the

menu to display next

item

selection menu.

MENU 2

PVM-14N2A/14N2E/14N2U/20N2A/

the

item

To return to the item selection menu from the adjustment and setting menus

Press the thetMENU/EXIT displayed adjustment and setting menu.

(a)

botton on the currently

To close the menu (to return to the regular screen)

Press the MENU/EXIT selection menu is displayed. The on-screen menu disappears and the regular screen appears.

(a)

button when the

item

Functions of On-Screen Menus

Item selection menus

[1] MENU 1

MENU 1 menu has

VOLUME

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS1 To adjust the brightness

PHASE

[2] MENU 2

MENU 2 menu has the following selection items.

Item

COLOR SELECT

DISPLAY

LANGUAGE

USER MEMORY

[3] MENU 3

(for

PVM-142A/14N2E/14N2U/20N2A/

20N2E/20N2U only)

MENU 3 menu has the following selection items.

the

following selection items.

To obtain the desired volume

I 1

To adjust the contrast

-1

To adjust the color intensity

To adjust the phase

Function

To select the color system of the input signal

To select period of display

To select the menu language

To store and recall the values and settings adjusted by a user, and

recall the factory-settings

Item

RGB SYNC

ASPECT RATIO To select the aspect ratio

Function

To select the sync signal when the

RGB signals are input

Adjustment and setting menu

[1a] VOLUME menu (Factory setting: 50)

ZZ”S7

Adjust the speaker volume. The volume increases by pressing the e The volume decreases by pressing 4

tIIzJ

button.

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blICONTRAST menu (Factory setting: 60)

CONTRAST

-ADJUST

Adjust the contrast of the screen. The contrast becomes higher by pressing the e button. The contrast becomes lower by pressing + button.

lc BRIGHTNESS menu (Factory setting: STD)

BRIGHTNESS

: :STD

Adjust the brightness of the screen. The screen becomes brighter by pressing the The screen becomes darker by pressing + button.

CHROMA menu (Factory setting: STD)

button.

The phase of an NTSC composite video signal or a Y/C separate signal can be corrected on this menu. The PAL composite video signal or a Y/C separate signal and RGB signals cannot be corrected.

2a COLOR SELECT menu

(Factory setting: AUTO)

Select the color system of the input signal. AUTO: Input color systems are

automatically, selected. When you input NTSC signal, trap filter will activate. To monitor NTSC signal with comb filter,

select NTSC COMB in this menu.

2b DISPLAY menu

(Factory setting: SHORT TIME)

DISPLAY

b.sHORT

TIME LONG TIME OFF

Adjust the color intensity of the video signal. The color intensity strengthens by pressing the

button.

The color intensity weakens by pressing + button.

The color intensity of an composite video signal or a Y/C separate signal can be corrected on this menu. That of the RGB signals cannot be corrected.

le PHASE menu (Factory setting: STD)

Adjust the phase of the video signals. The skin tone becomes greenish by pressing the button. The skin tone becomes purplish by pressing the button.

-SELECT

cm3

Select the period of displaying the color system of the current input signals. The items have the following functions.

Function

SHORT TIME

OFF

LANGUAGE menu

To display the kind of color system being used for several seconds on the screen each time you change the signal input.

To display the kind of color system

being used for approximately five minutes on the screen each time you change the signal input.

Not to display the kind of the color system.

(Factory setting: ENGLISH)

LANGUAGE

l ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRANGAlS

ITALIAN0

ESPAflOL

Select the menu language among the five languages, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.

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Using On-Screen Menus

USER MEMORY menu

USER

MEMORY

RECALL FACTORY PRESET

The items have the following functions.

Item

STORE

FACTORY PRESET

The current settings and adjusted values are reset to the

Function

To store all adjustments and settings currently set on each menu into the internal memory.

To recall all adjustments and settings currently stored in the internal memory.

To reset the adjustments and settings currently set on each menu to the factory

settings.

factory settings. The values and settings adjusted and

stored in the internal memory by using the STORE menu, however, are not changed. To reset internally stored adjusted values and settings to the factory setting, select FACTORY PRESET, first, then select STORE.

When you press the ENTER

(0)

button, the following message is displayed for about two seconds. The currently selected item becomes active when pressing the ENTER

(0)

button.

The following menus are provided with the

PVM-

14N2A/l4N2E/l4N2U /PVM-20N2A/20N2E/20N2U

only.

3a RGB SYNC menu

(Factory setting: EXT SYNC)

RGB

SYNC

EXT SYNC SYNC ON GREEN

~SELECT

Select the sync signal when the RGB signals are input.

The items have the following functions.

Item

EXT SYNC

SYNC ON GREEN

3b ASPECT RATIO menu

III

(Factory setting:

ASPECT RATIO

'43

16 9

IBBSELECT

Function

To operate the monitor on an external sync signal fed through the RGB SYNC connector.

To operate the monitor on the sync signal from the G channel.

4:3)

cmcl

FACTORY PRESET

Select the aspect ratio of the screen.

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How to Connect the AC Power Cord

Video signal

Color system

Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the connector and to a wall outlet.

~AC

Resolution Frequency response

Picture performance

Normal scan 7 % over scan of CRT effective

H. linearity V. linearity

Color temperature 6,500 K

Inputs

LINE A/B

How to Connect a Cable to a BNC Connector

Connect the coaxial cable with the BNC connectors to the BNC connectors on the rear panel as illustrated below.

Insert the connector into the BNC connector on the rear panel,

matching the slit and pin, and turn the cable BNC connector clockwise to secure the BNC connector of a coaxial cable.

RGB 20N2U

REMOTE 20N2E/20N2U

NTSC, PAL, SECAM,

NTSC4.43

500 TV lines

LINE RGB

6 MHz±3dB (Y signal) 6 MHz±3dB

screen area

Y/C IN

Less than 8.0 Less than 7.0

4-pin mini-DIN(X2)

(typical)

See the pin assignment on the next

page.

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

BNC connector

-6

dB,

sync negative

Phono jack

(X2),

(X2), 1Vp-p +3 dB,

-5

dBua),

than 47 kilo-ohms

(PVM-l4N2A/l4N2E/l4N2U/20N2A/20N2E/

only)

R/G/B

BNC connector

0.7 Vp-p +3

dB,

(X3)

-6

Sync on green: 0.3 Vp-p, negative,

Automatic 75 ohms termination

AUDIO IN

Phono jack (xl), -5

dBua),

than 47 kilo-ohms

EXT SYNC BNC connector

4 Vp-p +3

dB,

-6

(Xl)

dB,

sync negative

(PVM-l4N2A/l4N2E/l4N2U/20N2A/

only)

Phono jack

(Xl)

Open: currently selected input

signal

Low state (GND): input signal

selected prior to the current input signal

a) 0

dBu =

0.775

Vr.m.s.

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Specifications

Outputs

LINE A

Y/C OUT

4-pin

mini-DIN

Automatic 75 ohms termination

VIDEO OUT

BNC connector

Automatic 75 ohms termination

AUDIO OUT

Phono jack

Speaker output Output level: 0.8 W

General

CRT

Power consumption

Power requirements

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Relative humidity 0 to 90 Dimensions (w/h/d)

PVM-14NlA/l4NlE/l4NlU/

14N2A/l4N2E/l4N2U:

14-inch CRT with P-22 phosphor Visible picture size 340 mm (13-inch

PVM-20NlA/20NlE/20NlU/ 20N2A/20N2E/20N2U:

20-inch phosphor Visible picture size 490 mm 1

( 19-inch

PVM-14NlA/l4NlE/l4NlU: 80W PVM-l4N2A/l4N2E/l4N2U: 80W

PVM-20NlU/20N2U: 1OOW

PVM-20Nl

20N2E:

100 to 240 V AC,

“For use of

20Nl

U/20N2 U”,

monitors on 120 V AC.

0 to +35˚C (32 to

-10 to

+40°C

PVM-14N1A/l4N1E/l4NlU/

14N2A/l4N2E/l4N2U:

346X34Ox414 mm (135/8 x 131/2 PVM-20NlA/20NlE/20NlU/

20N2A/20N2E/20N2U:

449X44lx502mm

(173/4

x l73/8 X

(xl)

loop-through,

(xl)

loop-through,

(xl)

loop-through

measured diagonally)

CRT with P-22

measured diagonally)

A/20N2A/20NlE/

105 W

50/60Hz

PVM-14N/

U/14N2U//

operate these

95˚F)

(14

to 1O4˚F)

163/8

inches)

197/8 inches)

Mass

PVM-14NlA/l4NlE/l4NlU/

14N2A/l4N2E/l4N2U:

Approx. 15 kg (33 lb 1 oz)

PVM-20NlA/20NlE/20NlU/

20N2A/20N2E/20N2U:

Approx. 28 kg (61 lb 12 oz)

Accesory

supplied

AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (1)

Pin assignment

Y/C IN connector (4-pin mini-DIN)

Pin No.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Signal

Y-input

CHROMA subcarrier-input

GND for Y-input GND for

CHROMA-input

Description

1 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 ohms

0.286 Vp-p (NTSC), 300m Vp-p (PAL), burst Delay time between Y and C: within 0 ± 100 nsec., 75 ohms

GND GND

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This section may help you isolate the problem. Should the problem persist, unplug the unit and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Symptom

If noise is generated on the screen when the color system of the input signal is changed in AUTO mode selected on the COLOR SELECT menu

If noise is generated on the screen when the NTSC COMB mode is selected on the COLOR SELECT menu

If the horizontal lines will intermittently appear on the

upper screen, when ASPECT RATIO menu

If colors are not accurately reproduced

16:9

aspect ratio is selected on the

Possible

It takes approximately two seconds to automatically detect the

color system. After detecting the color system, the picture will

be stable.

When an unstable input signal may generate noise seen on the screen. Select the NTSC mode on the COLOR SELECT menu.

This is for beam current feedback. These horizontal liens

disappear when the white balance is stabilized.

The monitor input signal is deviated from the color system

specifications (i.e. signals from VCRs). Proceed as follows to correct this phenomenon.

1 Confirm the color system of the input signal. 2

Select the same color system as that of the input signal on

the COLOR SELECT menu.

If the problem remains unsolved after corresponding color system is selected, briefly turn OFF the power, then turn ON the monitor again.

causes and remedies