Setup - Sony Trinitron GDM-500PST9 Operating Instructions Manual

Getting Started

Setup

Before using this monitor, check that the following items are
included in your carton:
• Monitor (1)
• Power cord (1)
• HD15 video signal cable (1)
• Macintosh adapter (1)
• Windows Monitor Information Disk (1)
• Warranty card (1)
• These operating instructions (1)
This monitor works with any IBM or compatible system
equipped with VGA or greater graphics capability.
Although this monitor works with other platforms running
at horizontal frequencies between 30 and 94 kHz (GDM-
400PST9), 30 and 107 kHz (GDM-500PST9), including
Macintosh and Power Macintosh systems, a cable adapter is
required. Please consult your dealer for advice on which
adapter is suitable for your needs.
Step 1: Connect the monitor to the
computer
With the computer switched off, connect the video signal
cable to the monitor using the supplied HD15 video signal
cable.
• If you are using an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer,
refer to the section below.
• If you are using a Macintosh or compatible computer,
refer to the following section, "Connecting to a Macintosh
or compatible computer."
• If you want to use the 5 BNC connectors, refer to the
section, "Connecting to the 5 BNC connectors."
Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
computer to video output
HD15 - HD15 adapter
(not supplied)*
* The HD15 - HD15 adapter may be needed for some models.
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If your PC system is not compatible with DDC2AB
and DDC2B+
This monitor uses the No. 9 pin in the video signal connector for
DDC2AB and DDC2B+ compatibility.
Some PC systems which are not compatible with either DDC2AB or
DDC2B+ may not accept the No. 9 pin. If you are not sure whether
your PC system accepts the No. 9 pin or not, use the HD15 (Female)
- HD15 (Male without the No. 9 pin) adapter (not supplied). Make
sure the male side (without the No. 9 pin) is connected to the
computer.
Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible
computer
Macintosh or
compatible
computer
About the supplied Macintosh adapter
The supplied Macintosh adapter is compatible with Macintosh LC,
Performa, Quadra, Power Macintosh and Power Macintosh G3
series computers.
Macintosh II series and some older versions of Power Book models
may need an adapter with micro switches (not supplied).
Connecting to the 5 BNC connectors
to HD15
Connect to the computer in
the same way as for the HD15
connector.
HD15 video
To connect the 5 BNC connectors, use the SMF-400 video
signal cable
signal cable (sold separately). Connect the cables from left to
(supplied)
right in the following order: Red–Green–Blue–HD–VD.
Notes
• Do not short the pins of the video signal cable.
• The DDC standard does not apply to the 5 BNC connectors. If
you use the DDC standard, connect the HD15 connector to the
computer with the supplied video signal cable.
to video output
HD15 video
signal cable
(supplied)
Macintosh adapter
(supplied)
to VIDEO IN R/G/B to SYNC IN HD/VD
to HD15