Sony GDM-F420: Specifications

To display this monitor’s name, serial number, and

date of manufacture.

Specifications

While the monitor is receiving a

INFORMATION

video signal, press and hold the

CRT

MENU button for more than

MODEL

:

GDM F520

W

0.22 mm aperture grille pitch, 90-degree deflection, FD Trinitron

SER NO

:

1234567

R

5 seconds to display this

MANUFACTURED

: 2000-52

G

GDM-F520 21 inches measured diagonally

monitor’s information box.

B

GDM-F420 19 inches measured diagonally

Viewable image size

GDM-F520 Approx. 403.8

× 302.2 mm (w/h) (16 × 12 inches)

If thin lines appear on the screen

19.8" viewing image

3

7

(damper wires)

GDM-F420 Approx. 365

× 274 mm (w/h) (14

/8 × 10

/8 inches)

18.0" viewing image

These lines do not indicate a malfunction; they are a normal

Resolution (H:Horizontal, V:Vertical)

effect of the Trinitron picture tube with this monitor. These are

GDM-F520 Maximum: H: 2048 dots, V: 1536 lines

shadows from the damper wires used to stabilize the aperture grille.

Recommended: H: 1600 dots, V: 1200 lines

The aperture grille is the essential element that makes a Trinitron

GDM-F420 Maximum: H: 1920 dots, V: 1440 lines

picture tube unique by allowing more light to reach the screen,

Recommended: H: 1280 dots, V: 1024 lines

resulting in a brighter, more detailed picture.

Input signal levels

Video signal: Analog RGB: 0.700 Vp-p (positive), 75

Ω

SYNC signal: H/V separate or composite sync:

TTL 2 k

Ω, Polarity free

Damper

Sync on Green: 0.3 Vp-p (negative)

wires

Standard image area

GDM-F520 Approx. 388

× 291 mm (4:3)

3

1

(15

/8 × 11

/2 inches) or

Approx. 364

× 291 mm (5:4)

3

1

(14

/8 × 11

/2 inches)

Self-diagnosis function

GDM-F420 Approx. 352

× 264 mm (4:3)

7

1

(13

/8 × 10

/2 inches) or

This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is

Approx. 330

× 264 mm (5:4)

1

a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go

(13

× 10

/2 inches)

Deflection frequency (H:Horizontal, V:Vertical)

blank and the ! (power) indicator will either light up green or flash

GDM-F520 H: 30 to 137 kHz, V: 48 to 170 Hz

orange. If the ! (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is

GB

GDM-F420 H: 30 to 115 kHz, V: 48 to 170 Hz

in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or

AC input voltage/current

moving the mouse.

100 to 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 2.0 – 1.0 A

Power Consumption (with no USB devices connected)

x If the ! (power) indicator is green

GDM-F520 Approx. 145 W

GDM-F420 Approx. 135 W

1 Disconnect any plugs from the video input 1 and 2

Operating temperature

connectors, or turn off the connected computer(s).

10 ºC to 40 ºC

Dimensions

2 Turn the monitor OFF and then ON.

GDM-F520 Approx. 497

× 499 × 487 mm (w/h/d)

5

3

1

(19

/8 × 19

/4 × 19

/4 inches)

3 Hold the control button upward for a few seconds

GDM-F420 Approx. 446

× 472 × 463 mm (w/h/d)

before the monitor enters power saving mode.

5

5

1

(17

/8 × 18

/8 × 18

/4 inches)

Mass

If all 4 color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor is

GDM-F520 Approx. 30 kg (66 lb 2 oz)

working properly. Reconnect the video input cables and check the

GDM-F420 Approx. 26 kg (57 lb 5 oz)

Plug and Play DDC2B/DDC2Bi

condition of your computer(s).

Supplied accessories

If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure.

Power cord

Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition.

HD15 video signal cable

USB cable

x If the ! (power) indicator is flashing orange

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This instruction manual

Turn the monitor OFF and then ON.

If the ! (power) indicator lights up green, the monitor is working

properly.

If the ! (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential

monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange

flashes of the ! (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 model

of your computer and graphics board.

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