Getting Started; Using Your Monitor - Sony Trinitron Multiscan15sf II Operating Instructions Manual

Getting Started

Before using this monitor, please make sure that the
following items are included in your package: Multiscan
15sfII/17sfII monitor (1), power cord (1), warranty card (1)
and this operating instruction manual (1).
This monitor will sync with any IBM or compatible system
equipped with VGA or greater graphics capability.
Although this monitor will sync to other platforms running
at horizontal frequencies between 31 and 65 kHz, including
Macintosh and Power Macintosh system, a cable adaptor is
required. Please consult your dealer for advice on which
adaptor is suitable for your needs.
Step 1: With the monitor switched off, attach the power
cord to the monitor and the other end to a power
outlet.
Power cord (supplied)
to a power outlet
Step 2:
With the computer switched off, attach the video
signal cable to the video output.
IBM or compatible computer
to video output
Apple computer
to video output
Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer.
Step 4: If necessary, adjust the user controls according to
your personal preference.
The installation of your Multiscan 15sfII/17sfII is complete.
Enjoy your monitor.
4
Macintosh Adapter
(sold separately)

Using Your Monitor

Preset and User Modes
The Multiscan 15sfII/17sfII has factory preset modes for the
6 most popular industry standards for true "plug and play"
capability.
For less common modes, the Multiscan 15sfII/17sfII's
Digital Multiscan Technology will perform all of the
complex adjustments necessary to ensure a high quality
picture for any timing between 31 and 65 kHz.
No. Resolution Horizontal
(dots × lines)
Frequency Frequency Mode
640 × 480
1 31.5 kHz
800 × 600
2 46.9 kHz
800 × 600
3 53.7 kHz
832 × 624
4 49.7 kHz
1024 × 768
5 60.0 kHz
1280 × 1024
6
64.0 kHz
Note: For Windows ® 4) users, check your video board
manual or the utility program which comes with
your graphic board and select the highest available
refresh rate to maximize monitor performance.
Recommended horizontal timing conditions
Horizontal sync width should be: >1.0 µsec.
Horizontal blanking width should be: >3.6 µsec.
1) VGA is a trademark of IBM Corporation.
2) VESA is a trademark of the non-profit organization,
Video Electronics Standard Association.
3) Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
4) Windows ® is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Vertical Graphics
1)
60 Hz VGA Graphic
75 Hz VESA 2)
85 Hz VESA 2)
75 Hz Macintosh
16" Color 3)
VESA 2)
75 Hz
VESA 2)
60 Hz