Setup - Sony Trinitron GDM-C520 Operating Instructions Manual

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Setup

1
Connecting your monitor to your computer
x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
AC IN
to video output
IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer
x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer
AC IN
Macintosh or compatible computer
No adapter is required for the later model G3/G4. Earlier Macintosh
computers may require an adapter (not supplied).
4
2 1
to HD15
video signal cable
(supplied)
1
2
to HD15
video signal cable
(supplied)
Macintosh adapter
(not supplied)
to video output
x Connecting to a second computer
AC IN
Refer to the preceding
examples to connect your
computer.
Notes
• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector.
• Check the alignment of the HD15 connector to prevent bending the pins
of the video signal cable connector.
To select the input signal
You can connect two computers to this monitor using the two HD15
connectors. To select one of the two computers, use the INPUT
switch. The selected connector appears on the screen for 3 seconds.
Note
If no signal is input to the selected connector, NO SIGNAL appears on the
screen. After a few seconds, the monitor enters the power saving mode. If
this happens, switch to the other connector.
HD15 input connectors
Pin No. Signal Pin No.
1 Red 9
2 Green (Sync on 10
Green)
11
3 Blue
12
4 ID (Ground)
5 DDC Ground* 13
6 Red Ground 14
7 Green Ground 15
8 Blue Ground
* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.
2
Turning on the monitor and computer
1
Connect the power cord to the monitor and press the
! (power) switch to turn on the monitor.
2
Turn on the computer.
No need for specific drivers
This monitor complies with the "DDC" Plug & Play standard and
automatically detects all the monitor's information. No specific driver
needs to be installed to the computer.
The first time you turn on your PC after connecting the monitor, the setup
Wizard may appear on the screen. In this case, follow the on-screen
instructions. The Plug & Play monitor is automatically selected so that you
can use this monitor.
2 1
to HD15
video signal cable
(not supplied)
5 4 3 2 1
10 9 8 7 6
15 14 13 12 11
Signal
DDC + 5V*
Ground
ID (Ground)
Bi-Directional
Data (SDA)*
H. Sync
V. Sync
Data Clock
(SCL)*
GDM-C520