SONY Trinitron User manual

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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

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.

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

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PVM-l4N2A/l4N2E/l4N2U (14-inch

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

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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.

=== 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

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“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

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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