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Sony Trinitron GDM-F500 Operating Instructions Manual

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GDM-F500
© 1998 by Sony Corporation
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3-864-156-21 (1)
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  • Page 1 3-864-156-21 (1) Trinitron Color ® Graphic Display Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones GDM-F500 © 1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Metrología (MPR) emitidas en diciembre de 1990 (MPR II) Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. para frecuencias muy bajas (VLF) y frecuencias extremadamente Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA bajas (ELF). Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 Dieses Garät entspricht den folgenden europäischen EMV- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® • Trinitron is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires)... . . 15 • Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the On-screen messages .

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Use of the tilt-swivel Precautions This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To turn the monitor vertically or horizontally, hold it at the bottom Warning on power connections with both hands. • Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.

  • Page 5: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front Rear (HD15) (BNC) RESET INPUT HD15 MENU 1 RESET button (page 14) 9 Video input 1 connector (HD15) (page 6) This button resets the adjustments to the factory settings. This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals.

  • Page 6: Setup

    x x x x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible Setup computer Use the supplied Macintosh adapter. Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories are included in your carton: • Power cord (1) • HD15 video signal cable (1) (HD15) (BNC) •...

  • Page 7: Step 2: Connect The Power Cord

    Step 2: Connect the power cord Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet. First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer. (HD15) (BNC) The installation of your monitor is complete.

  • Page 8: Connecting Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Compliant Peripherals

    Connecting Universal Serial Bus Selecting the on-screen menu (USB) compliant peripherals language (LANG) Your monitor has one upstream and four downstream USB English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese versions connectors. They provide a fast and easy way to connect USB of the on-screen menus are available.

  • Page 9: Selecting The Input Signal

    Selecting the input signal Automatically sizing and centering the picture You can connect two computers to this monitor using the HD15 and BNC connectors. To switch between the two computers, use You can easily adjust the picture to fill the screen by pressing the the INPUT button.

  • Page 10: Customizing Your Monitor

    6 SCREEN (page 13) SCREEN Customizing Your Monitor Select the SCREEN menu to adjust the picture’s quality. You can adjust the vertical and horizontal You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the convergence, landing, and moire on-screen menu. cancellation effect.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Brightness And Contrast

    x x x x Using the joystick Adjusting the brightness and contrast Select the menu you want to adjust. Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to highlight the desired menu. Press the joystick to select the menu item. Brightness and contrast adjustments are made using a separate BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Shape Of The Picture (Geom)

    Adjusting the shape of the picture Adjusting the color of the picture (GEOM) (COLOR) The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color The GEOM settings allow you to adjust the rotation and shape of temperature by changing the color level of the white color field. the picture.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Quality Of The Picture (Screen)

    Select Adjusting the quality of the picture turn the moire cancellation function (SCREEN) ON or OFF CANCEL MOIRE* ADJ (MOIRE ADJUST) appears The SCREEN settings allow you to adjust the quality of the in the menu when you select ON picture by controlling the convergence, moire, and landing.

  • Page 14: Additional Settings (Option)

    Additional settings (OPTION) Resetting the adjustments You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the monitor, change the This monitor has the following three reset methods. Use the menu position, set the power saving delay time, and lock the RESET button to reset the adjustments. controls.

  • Page 15: Technical Features

    Technical Features Troubleshooting Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. Preset and user modes If thin lines appear on your screen When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically (damper wires) matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the monitor’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of the screen.

  • Page 16: Trouble Symptoms And Remedies

    Install the Windows Monitor Information Disk (page 7) and select “GDM- F500” from among the Sony monitors in the Windows 95/98 monitor selection screen. If you choose to select “Plug and Play,” connect the monitor to the computer with the HD15 video signal.
  • Page 17 * If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result. A humming noise may be heard, but this is not a malfunction. Displaying this monitor’s name, serial number, If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information. and date of manufacture.

  • Page 18: Self-Diagnosis Function

    Count the number of seconds between orange flashes of the 1 (power) indicator and inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition. Be sure to note the model name and serial number of your monitor. Also note the make and...

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