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I-INTRODUCTION
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LOCATION
OF
CONTROLS
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- CONNECTING THE MONITOR TO THE COMPUTER. . . . • . . • • . . . .
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ADJUSTMENT OF DISPLAY. . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .
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VII-SPECIFICATIONS
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FIGURE 1
FRONT
VIEW
BACK
VIEW
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I - INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase
of
the THOMSON
CM
36512
VI
color monitorl Your THOMSON
CM
36512 VI color monitor
will provide you with a high quality, reliable display which will add
to
your computing comfort for years
to
come. This display monitor
is a precision engineered product c!esigned
for
use with the com-
puter
system
which
delivers a
RGB
Plus intensity signal in
TTL level
or
a composite video
or
a separate chroma/Luma
video signal.
Like all modern precision instruments, this monitor requires pro-
per installation and care. It has many facilities
to
offer and for the
best understanding
of
these facilities please read the operating
instructions thoroughly before installing
or
using this monitor.
II - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following safety instructions have been included
in
compli-
ance with safety standard regulations.
Please
read
them carefully.
1 - Read
instructions
- All the safety and operating instruc-
tions should be
read
before the monitor is operated.
2 - Retain
instructions
- The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3 - Heed
warnings
- All warnings
on
the monitor and
in
the
operating instructions should
be
adhered to.
4 -
Follow
instructions
- All operating and use instructions
should
be
followed.
5 -
Water
and
Moisture
- The monitor should not
be
used near
water
or
exposed
to
excessive moisture
to
reduce the risk
of
electric shock
or
fire.
6 -
Ventilation
- The monitor should be situated
so
that its
location
or
position does not interfere with its proper venti la-
tion. Never block
or
cover ventilation openings with cloth
or
other material. The monitor should not
be
placed
in
a built-in
installation, such
as
a cabinet
or
bookcase, that may impede
the
flow
of
air through the ventilation openings.
7 -
Heat
- The monitor s!:lould
be
situated away from heat
source such
as
radiators, heat registers, or other electronic/
electrical appliances which produce heat. Avoid exposure to
direct sunlight.
8 -
Power
Sources - The monitor should
be
connected to
an
AlC power supply only. It should never be connected
to
D/C
or
power
off
any
other
voltage
or
frequency than ;
10-
120V,
60
Hz.
9 - Grounding - The monitor should always
be
plugged into
an
outlet that provides grounding (that is a 3-prong plug
outlet).
10 -Power
Cord
Protection
- Power supply cords should
be
routed
so
that they are not likely
to
be
walked on or pinched
by items placed upon
or
against them.
Pay
particular atten-
tion
to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point at which
it
exits from the appliance,
11
- Cleaning - Tht) monitor cabinet should be cleaned only with
a soft dry cloth. The
CRT
glass
can
be
cleaned bywiping with
a soft dry cloth that has
been
dampened with
wateror
glass
cleaner.
Do
NOT spray water
or
glass cleaner fluids directly
onto the
CRT.
12
- Non-Use
Periods-
The power cord ofthe
monitor
should be
un~lugged
from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of
time.
13 -Object
and Liquid Entry -
Care
should
be
taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
14
- Damage Requiring
SeN
ice
- The monitor shou I d
be
servi-
ced by qualified personnel when:
A.
The power supply cord or the plug has
been
damaged, or,
B.
Objects have fallen, or liquid
has
been
spilled into the
mo-
nitor, or,
C.
The monitor
has
been
exposed to rain or excessive mois-
ture, or
D.
The monitor does not appearto operate normally or exhibits a marked change
in
performance, or,
E.
The monitor has
been
dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
15 -SeNicing -The
user should not attempt to service
the
moni-
tor beyond that described
in
the operating instructions. All
other service should
be
referred to qualified service personnel.
III - LOCATION OF CONTROLS
(refer
to
Figure
1,
page 3)
1
-Power
Indicator
2
-Power
Switch
3
-Door
4
-Input
Signal/Text Switch
Position
1 - NTSC (Separate CHROMA/LUMA) mode
2
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Display
RGBI
green screen color
3 - Display
RGBI
16
full color capability
4 - Video composite (NTSC) mode
5
-Horizontal
Picture
Shift
(CO)
6
-Vertical
Synchronization
(CD)
7
-Vertical
Picture
Amplitude
(m)
8
-Intensity/Color
Control
(.
(!)
)
9
-Tint
Control
10
-Brightness.
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-Contrast
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12
-Volume
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13
-"Sound"
Input
Connector RCA Phonojack
14
:-9
pin
'0'
Sub. Miniature Connector
15
-UVideo
or
"Luma"
Input
Connector
RCA
Phonojack
16
-Focus
17
-"CHROMA"
input
connector
RCA
Phonojack
IV
- CONNECTING THE MONITOR
TO
THE COMPUTER
As mentioned earlier your monitor has the capability
to
be used
with
personal computers
that
feature .either a video composite
or
a separate Chroma/Luma
output
(NTSC)
or
RGBI
TTL
out-
put. Before
attempting
to
connect
the
monitorto
your
comput-
er
consult
your
computer, . user's manual and determine
the
means
of
output
your
computer
uses.
If
you
are unable
to
es-
tablish
what
output
your
computer
uses,
contact
your
comput-
er
dealer,
computer
manufaturer
or
call
THOMSON
Technical
Support
at
(213)
821-2995.
After
you have decided
which
output
your
computer
features,
refer
to
the
appropriate section. Section A covers
the
connec-
tion
of a computer
using video composite
output
(NTSC) and
s~ction
B covers RGBI TTL
output
and section C covers video
separate Chroma/Luma
output
(NTSC).
A - Connecting
to a computer
using
video
composite
output
1 - Before starting
to
install your computer monitor you will need
the following:
• a video cable with RCA phonojack connectors,
•
an
audio cable
with
RCA
phonojack connectors (optional.
The audio cable is necessary only
if
your computer does not
include a speaker
but
relies
on
a speaker inside the monitor
to
generate sound.
NOTE:
If
the necessary cables have not been provided with your
computer, they are generally available at computer stores.
Be
pre-
pared"to tell the salesperson the model number
of
your computer
and
that
your monitor uses and
RC~~nch-tYDe
phonojack.
2 - Before starting
to
connect your monitor
to
your computer, be
sure that both pieces
of
equipment are turned off. The monitor
is
off
when the push-button
on
the front panel is flush with the
panel
vs
the recessed position. (Refer
to
"Location
of
Con-
trols" and Figure
1.)
3 - Refer
to
"Location
of
Controls" Figure 1 and identify the Video
Input
Connector RCA Phonojack (15). Plug one end
of
the
RCA
jack
on
your
video
cable
into
this
connector (15) on
the
back
of
your
monitor.
4 - Plug the
RCA
jack
on
the other end
of
the video cable into the
video connector
on
the back
of
your computer. If you
are
unsure
of
the connection, refer
to
your computer user's
manual.
Do
NOT force the
RCA
jack into the connector.
Ifthe
jack does not seem
to
fit
properly, double check
to
ensure that
you are placing it on the right connector.
If
you are using the
right connector and
it
still doesn't fit; call THOMSON, a
THOMSON authorized dealer or representative
in
your area.
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5 -
If
your computer generates sound signals and you wish
to
uti-
lize the
CM
36512
VI's
speak~r,locate
the Sound Input Con-
nector RCA Phonojack (13) in Figure
·1.
Plug one end
of
your connector cable into the Sound Input
Connector
(13)
on the back
of
your monitor and the other end
into the Audio Connector
on
the back
of
your-
computer.
6 - Now,
in
order
to
set your monitor
to
accept video composite
(NTSC)
inputs you must locate the Input Signal/Text Switch
using the "Location
of
Controls" and Figure
1.
After locating
the Text Switch(4), slide the switch
to
position
"4".
7 - Plug your power cord into a properly grounded olltlet
(3
prong
outlet).
8 - Turn onyourcomputerand monitor. YourCM 36512
VI
is
now
ready
for
operation. When the monitor is turned
on,
the power
indicator
(1)
should be lit and the button in its recessed posi-
tion. When
it
is off, the button will be flush with the panel and
the power indicator unlit.
B - Connecting
to a computer
using
RGBI
TTL
output
1 - Before starting
to
install your computer monitor
you
will need
the following:
• a screwdriver,
• a shielded data cable with male 9-pin connectorS at
each
end.
NOTE:
If
the data cable is not provided
with
your computer, one
may be purchased from your local THOMSON dealer. Request
item number
DC
D9M9M.
2 - Before starting
to
connect your m.onitor
to
your computer, be
surethatboth
pieces
of
equipment are turned off. The monitor
is
off
when the push-button on the front panel is flush with
the
panel
vs
the recessed position. (Refer
to
"Location
of
Con-
trols" and Figure
1).
3 - Refer to "Location
of
Controls" Figure 1 and identify the 9-pin
"Dn
Subminiature Connector (1'1).
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Computer
Power
cord
4 - Plug one end
of
the
data cable into
the
9-pin
Subminiature
Connector { 14) on
the
back
of
your monitor.
Takethe
other
end
of
the
data cable and plug
it
into
the
9-pin
connector
on
the
back
of
your
computer. Do
not
force
the
cable
into
the
connector.
If
it
does
not
seem
to
fit
properly, double
check
to
ensure
that
you are inserting
it
in
the
right
con-
nector and
right
directions.
If
it
still
doesn't
fit,
call
THOMSON, a THOMSON
authorized dealer
or
represen-
tative
in your area.
5 - Tighten the screws on both ends
of
the 9-pin connector so
that your data cable is securely connected
to
the
back
of
your
computer and monitor.
6 - When using your monitor
in
the
RGBI
TTL mode you are able
to
select according
to
your
prefere'nce, green
or
16
full
co-
lor capability displayed on
your
screen. Green displays are
particularly desirable
when
text
or
data applications are
being performed.
This
switch
may be moved between any
the
2 positions
during
operation
as
desired.
By
referred
to
"Location
of
Controls" identify
the
Input Signal/
Text Switch (4). After locating the Text Switch, slide the
switch
to
one
of
the following positions
forthe
desired effect:
• Position 2 - Display green color,
• Position 3 - Display
16
full color capability.
7 - Plug your power cord into a properly grounded outlet (3 prong
outlet).
8 - Turn on your computer and monitor. Your
CM
36512 VI
is
ready for operation. When the monitor
is
on, the power indica-
tor
(1)
should
be
lit and the button will be in its recessed posi-
tion. When. off, the button will be flush with the panel and the
power indicator unlit.
C - CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER USING
VIDEO SEPARATE
CHROMA/LUMA
(NTSC) OUTPUT
1 - B"efore starting
to
install
your
computer
monitor
you
need
the
following:-
• a DIN CABLE
with
a-Pin Din connector at one end and
three RCA connectors
at
the
other
end.
NOTE:
If
the
DIN CABLE is
not
provided
with
your
computer,
one
may
be purchased
from
your
local dealer.
2 - Before starting
to
connect
your
monitor
to
your
compu-
ter, be sure
that
both
pieces
of
equipment
are turned
off.
The
monitor
is
off
when
the
push-button
on
the
front
panel is flush
with
the
panel vs
the
recessed position.
(Refer
to
"Location
of
Controls" and Figure 1). .
3 - Refer
to
"Location
of
Controlsn Figure 1 and
identify
the
"LUMA"
input
connector RCA phonojack
(15),
"CHROMA"
input
connector RCA
(17)
and sound
input
connector RCA (13). Connect
RCA
Pin Plugs
of
the
DIN
cable
to
the
back
of
the
monitor
as
follows:
-
Audio
Output
Plug (White)
to
"Sound"
input
connector
RCA P honojack
(1
3).
- Chroma
Output
Plug (red)
to
"chroman input
connec-
tor
RCA Phonojack (17).
- Luminance
Output
Plug (yellow)
to
"Luman
or
"Video"
input
connector RCA Phonojack
(1
5).
4 - Connect
the
DIN connector on
the
other
end
of
the
DIN
cable
into
the
Video
Socket on
the
back
of
your
com-
puter.
Do
not
force
the
cable
into
the
connector.
If
it
does
not
seem
to
fit
properly, double check
to
ensure
that
you are inserting
it
in
the
right
connector and
right
direction.
If
it
still doesn't
fit,
call Thomson, a Thomson
authorized dealer
or
representative in
your
area.
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5 -
Now,
in
order
to
set
your
monitor
to
accept Video Sepa-
rate Chroma/Luma (NTSC) inputs you
must
locate
the
in-
put
signal/Text
switch
using
the
"location
of
Controls"
and Figure 1.
After
locating
the
Text
Switch
(4). slide
the
switch
to
position
"1".
6 - Plug
your
power
cord
into
a properly grounded
outlet
3 prong outlet).
7 - Turn on
your
computer
and monitor.
Your
CM
36512
VI is
now
ready
for
operation.
When
the
monitor
is
turned on,
the
power
indicator
(1) should be
lit
and
the
button
in its recessed position.
When
it
is
off,
the
button
_ 6 _
will
be flush
with
the
panel and
the
power
indicator
unlit.
v - RECOMMENDATION
Upon turning on your monitor
if
it
is malfunctioning, check that:
-
it
is properly connected
to
the computer and power outlet,
- all controls are in the correct position.
If, you still find
for
example, no
light
on the screen,
or
a horizontal
bright
line in place
of
image, switch
off
immediately and call in a
qualified technician
to
maintain your monitor.
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Never remove the rear protective panel. Accidental contact
with
chassis components can be extremely dangerous. As there are no
user serviceable parts inside the unit,
do
not
attempt
your own
repairs. Neither THOMSON,
nor
its subsidiaries nor its agents,
can accept responsability
for
any damage caused
to
persons
or
property
that
result from unauthorized repairs
or
attempts
to
repair. This action will also result in
an
invalidation
of
warranty.
WARNING:
This equipment has been certified
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a class B computing device. Pursuant
to
subpart J
of
part
15
of
FCC
rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices,
terminals, printers, etc.) certified
to
comply
with
the class B limits
may bt! attached
to
this monitor. Operation
with
noncertified peri-
pherals is likely
to
result in interference
to
radio and TV reception.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and
if
not
installed and used in strict accordance
with
the manufactu-
rer's instructions, may cause interference
to
radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a class B computing device in accordance
with
the speci-
fi!;:ations in subpart
J
of
part
15
of
FCC
rules, which are designed
to
provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not
occur in a p.articular installation.
If
this equipment
does cause interference
to
radio
or
television reception
which
can
be determined by turning the equipment
off
and on, the user is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct the interference by one
or
more
ofthe
following measures:
- reorient the receiving·antenna,
- relocate the computer
with
respect
to
the receiver,
- move
the
computer away
from
the receiver,
- plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and
receiver are on different branch circuits.
VI - ADJUSTMENT
OF
DISPLAY
To reach the controls in the front control panel. push the center
of
the door (3)
to
open and expose
the
controls. Referto "Location
of
Controls" and Figure 1
forthe
location
of
individual adjustement
controls. .
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Brightness - To adjust the brightness level
of
the
screen, turn the control clockwise
to
increase the
brightness level. Turn counterclockwise
to
decrease.
NOTE:
Too much brightness may be straining
to
the eyes and
decrease
the
life span
of
the picture tube screen. When switching
on the monitor, you will need a few seconds
to
getthe
best quality
picture
11.-
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Contrast - Turn
to
adjustto
obtain the proper contrast
between the dark and bright portions
of
the data dis-
play. This control is used
to
change the darkness
ofthe
background coloras opposed
tothe
data being displa-
yed
on
the screen.
12.
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Volume -
To
adjust the volume level, turn the control
clockwise
for
increased volume and counterclockwise
for
a decrease in volume.
The following list
of
controls have been set by the manufacturer.
These controls should not need
to
be adjusted but if there
is
a noti-
ceabl e problem the adj u stment should
be made with a sma
II
plas-
tic
screwdriver.
5.-
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Horizontal Picture Shift - Turn control either clockwise
or
counterclockwise
to
center the image in the
display area.
6.-
m Vertical Synchronization - Turn the control either
clockwise or counterclockwise
to
stop the display
from jumping. This control is used only when the dis-
play is consistently jumping
or
jittery, not when there is
an occasional jump.
7.-
CC
Vertical Picture Amplitude - Turn the control either
clockwise or counterclockwise to cause the display
to
appear taller
or
shorter. Unlike Horizontal Picture
Shift, this control does not move the display but stretches
or
shrinks the display.
S. -
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Intensity/Color
Control-
Turn the control either clock-
wise
or
counterclockwise
to
improve intensity
and
color
of
the display. Unlike thebrightnes!? control this
control is used when the intensity and color
are
noti-
ceably different
in
different areas
of
the display
(i.e.
the
left
of
the screen
is
brighter than the right).
9.-
Tint Control - Turn
thJ
control either clockwise
or
counterclockwise
to
adjust the tint
of
the screen.
NOTE:
Only
used
when
in video composite and separate
(Chroma/Luma) modes.
16.-
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Focus
Control-
The focus control is set by the manu-
facturer.lt issuggested
thatthis
control only
be
adjus-
ted by a qualified
techni"Cian.
VII - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Picture Tube
Video Bandwidth
Input Signals
:
14'"
(36cm). Tinted black stripe 0.51 mm
:
4.5
MHz
(NTSC);
12
MHz
(RGBI
TIL)
:
RGB
direct drive system
I ntensity
TIL
level, positive
Video Signal
TIL
level, positive
Vertical Sync
TIL
level, positive
Horizontal Sync
TIL
level, positive
NOTE:
All
TIL
level inputs are separate.
Video input
Input type
Input
level
Input
impedance
Connector type
1) Luminance signal input
: Composite video signal (CVBS)
:
1.0
Vp-p
(sync negative
0.3
V)
:
75
g
:
RCA
pin jack
Input
type : Composite video signal (VS)
Input
level : 1.0
Vp-p
(sync negative
0.3
V)
Input
impedance :
75
g
Connector type :
RCA
pin jack
2)
Chrominancesignal input
Input
type : NTSC chroma signal
Input
level :
1.0
Vp-p
Input
impedance :
75
g
Connector type ' :
RCA
pin jack
Audio input
Input
level
I
nput
impedance
Connector type
:
1.0
Vp-p
:
10
kg
:
RCA
pin jack
Characters
:
RGBI
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Line Frequency
Raster Frequency
Sound
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