Sony GDM-F420: instruction

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Trinitron Color

Graphic Display

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Operating Instructions

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Bedienungsanleitung

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Manual de instrucciones

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Istruzioni per l’uso

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Инструкция по эксплуатации

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GDM-F520

GDM-F420

© 2000 Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

NOTICE

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.

This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only.

Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them

If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA

whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.

LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following

Model No.

Serial No.

specifications:

SPECIFICATIONS

Plug Type Nema-Plug 5-15p

WARNING

Cord Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3

× 18 AWG

Length Maximum 15 feet

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the

Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V

unit to rain or moisture.

NOTICE

Dangerously high voltages are present inside the

Cette notice s’applique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada

unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to

uniquement.

qualified personnel only.

Si cet appareil est export* aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada,

utiliser le cordon d’alimentation portant la mention UL LISTED/

FCC Notice

CSA LABELLED et remplissant les conditions suivantes:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

SPECIFICATIONS

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Type de fiche Fiche Nema 5-15 broches

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

Cordon Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3

× 18 AWG

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

Longueur Maximum 15 pieds

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

Tension Minimum 7 A, 125 V

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

As an

ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

Corporataion has determined that this

that to which the receiver is connected.

product meets the

ENERGY STAR

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

guidelines for energy efficiency.

help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly

approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)

This device belongs to category B devices as described in EN

This monitor complies with the TCO’99

55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a category A

guidelines.

device on the specification label. The following applies to

devices in category A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to

30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all steps

necessary to remove sources of interference to

telecommunication or other devices.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

or write to:

Sony Customer Information Center

1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

INFORMATION

Declaration of Conformity

This product complies with Swedish National Council for Metrology

(MPR) standards issued in December 1990 (MPR II) for very low

Trade Name: SONY

frequency (VLF) and extremely low frequency (ELF).

Model No.: GDM-F520/F420

INFORMATION

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Ce produit est conforme aux normes du Swedish National Council

Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA

for Metrology de décembre 1990 (MPR II) en ce qui concerne les

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

fréquences très basses (VLF) et extremement basses (ELF).

INFORMACIÓN

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

Este producto cumple las normas del Consejo Nacional Sueco

is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may

para Metrología (MPR) emitidas en diciembre de 1990 (MPR II)

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

para frecuencias muy bajas (VLF) y frecuencias extremadamente

any interference received, including interference that may

bajas (ELF).

cause undesired operation.

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•Trinitron

is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

Table of Contents

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

the U.S.A. and other countries.

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• Windows

and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation of

the U.S.A.

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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• VESA and DDC

are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Association.

•

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or

Preset mode timing table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• Furthermore, “

ä” and “â” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

TCO’99 Eco-document . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Setup

To select the input signal

1 Connecting your monitor to your computer

You can connect two computers to this monitor using the HD15 and

BNC connectors. To select one of the two computers, use the

x To connect to the HD15 input connector

INPUT switch. The selected connector appears on the screen for 3

seconds.

Note

to HD15

video signal cable

to HD15 of the

(supplied)

connecting computer

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

x To connect to the 5 BNC connectors

this happens, switch to the other connector.

RGBHDVD

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video signal cable

To connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant

(not supplied)

peripherals

Confirm that the monitor and computer are turned on, then

connect your computer to the USB connectors ( ) on the right side

of the monitor.

Refer to the preceding

Connect your computer to the square upstream

examples to connect to

connector

() using the supplied USB cable.

your computer.

If a Windows message appears, follow the on-screen instructions

and select “Generic USB Hub”.

to VIDEO IN R/G/B

to SYNC IN HD/VD

When connecting your USB compliant peripheral devices (e.g.,

printer, keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.) connect the rectangular

Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible

downstream USB connector

().

computer

Note

When connecting this monitor to a Power Mac G3/G4 computer,

The monitor functions as a USB hub as long as the monitor is either “on” or

use the supplied adapter if necessary. Connect the supplied adapter

in power saving mode.

to the computer before connecting the cable. If you connect to

another version of Macintosh series computer, having 2 rows of

HD15 input connectors

pins, you will need a different adapter (not supplied).

5 4 3 2

1

678910

1112131415

2 Turning on the monitor and computer

Pin No. Signal

Pin No. Signal

1 Connect the power cord to the monitor and press the

1Red

9 DDC + 5V*

! (power) switch to turn on the monitor.

2 Green (Sync on

10 Ground

2 Turn on the computer.

Green)

11 ID (Ground)

No need for specific drivers

3Blue

12 Bi-Directional

This monitor complies with the “DDC” Plug & Play standard and

4 ID (Ground)

Data (SDA)*

automatically detects all the monitor’s information. No specific driver

5 DDC Ground*

13 H. Sync

needs to be installed to the computer.

6 Red Ground

14 V. Sync

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

7 Green Ground

15 Data Clock

instructions. The Plug & Play monitor is automatically selected so that you

(SCL)*

8 Blue Ground

can use this monitor.

* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.

Notes

• Plug and Play is compatible with the HD15 connector only, and not

compatible with the 5 BNC connectors.

• 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.

3

Adjustments

Navigating the menu

Adjusting the picture quality

(PICTURE EFFECT)

1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu.

You can select the most appropriate picture mode from among 3

CONTRAST

/IBR GHT

preset modes by pressing the PICTURE EFFECT button

repeatedly.

CONTRAST

MENU

,

x PROFESSIONAL

50

For accurate and consistent display color. Choose this for

professional desktop publishing and graphic applications.

1024x768 / 85Hz

Main

Sub

x STANDARD

menu

menu

For images with high contrast and brightness. Choose this mode for

commonly used applications, such as spreadsheets, word

2 Move the control button m/M to highlight the main

processing, E-mail, or WEB surfing.

menu you want to adjust and press the control button.

x DYNAMIC

SZE

/I CENTER

For extremely vivid and photo-realistic images. Bright than

“STANDARD” mode, choose this for intense entertainment

OK

,,

OK

software such as games, or DVD playback.

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E

XIT

:

MENU

Main

Sub

menu

menu

3 Select the sub menu you want to adjust and press the

control button.

4 Adjust with the control button.

On-Screen menu adjustments

Main menu icons and adjustment

Sub menu icons and adjustment items

items

Adjusting the contrast and

Contrast

brightness

*

1

Brightness

Horizontal position

Horizontal size

Adjusting the size or centering of

the picture

*

1

Vertical position

Vert ical size

Auto Size Center

Rotating the picture

Expanding or contracting the picture sides

*

1

Shifting the picture sides to the left or right*

1

Adjusting the shape of the picture

Adjusting the picture width at the top of the screen*

1

Shifting the picture to the left or right at the top of the screen*

1

0 RESET: Returns all settings to their factory default settings.

Horizontally shifts red or blue shadows

Vertically shifts red or blue shadows

Adjusting the convergence

*

2

T

Vertically shifts red or blue shadows at the top of the screen

B

Vertically shifts red or blue shadows at the bottom of the screen

0 RESET: Returns all settings to their factory default settings.

DEGAUSS: demagnetizes the monitor.

Adjusting the picture quality

CANCEL MOIRE: adjusts the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is at a minimum.

*

1

LANDING: reduces any color irregularities in the screen’s top left corner to a minimum.*

2

Example of Moire

LANDING: reduces any color irregularities in the screen’s top right corner to a minimum.*

2

LANDING: reduces any color irregularities in the screen’s bottom left corner to a minimum.*

2

LANDING: reduces any color irregularities in the screen’s bottom right corner to a minimum.*

2

0 RESET: Returns all settings to their factory default settings.

4

Main menu icons and adjustment

Sub menu icons and adjustment items

items

Adjusting the color of the picture See “ : To adjust the color of the picture”.

Protecting adjustment data (CONTROL LOCK)

*

4

Selecting the on-screen menu language/Confirming the monitor’s information LANGUAGE/

INFORMATION

*

3

Additional settings

Changing the menu’s position for horizontal adjustment

Changing the menu’s position for vertical adjustment

Selecting the color adjustment mode (See “ : To adjust the color of the picture.”)

01

*

1

Resetting all the adjustment data for the current input signal.*

5

Select “OK”.

0 Resetting the adjustments

02

*

2

Resetting all of the adjustment data for all input signals. Select “OK”.

1

4

*

This adjustment is effective for the current input signal.

*

Only the ! (power) switch, EXIT, and (CONTROL LOCK) menu

2

*

This adjustment is effective for all input signals.

will operate.

3

*

Language Menu

5

*

The menu items , and are not reset by this method.

• ENGLISH • NEDERLANDS: Dutch

• FRANÇAIS: French • SVENSKA: Swedish

• DEUTSCH: German • : Russian

• ESPAÑOL: Spanish • : Japanese

• ITALIANO: Italian

: To adjust the color of the picture

To restore the color from the EASY, PRESET, or sRGB

modes ( IMAGE RESTORATION)

The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color

You can restore the color to the original factory quality levels. Before using

temperature by changing the color level of the white color field.

this feature, the monitor must have been in normal operation mode (green

Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the

power indicator on) for at least 30 minutes. You may need to adjust your

temperature is high. This adjustment is useful for matching the

computer’s power saving settings. If the monitor has not been on for at least

monitor’s color to a printed picture’s colors.

30 minutes, the “AVAILABLE AFTER WARM UP” message will appear.

Select one of the color temperature setting modes from among

Also, this function may gradually lose its effectiveness due to the natural

4 modes; EASY, PRESET, EXPERT, and sRGB on (OPTION)

aging of the Trinitron picture tube.

menu.

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x EASY (Default setting)

You can adjust the color temperature from 5000K to 11000K.

x PRESET

You can select the preset color temperature from 5000K, 6500K, or

9300K. The default setting is 9300K.

x EXPERT

You can make additional fine adjustments to the color by selecting

this mode. GAIN ( ) adjusts the bright areas of the screen, while

BIAS ( ) adjusts the dark areas of the screen.

Select for Select for

R R (Red) BIAS R R (Red) GAIN

G (Green)

G

G G (Green) GAIN

BIAS

B B (Blue) BIAS B B (Blue) GAIN

0 RESET

x sRGB

The sRGB color setting is an industry standard color space protocol

designed to correlate the colors displayed on the monitor and those

printed. In order to display the sRGB colors correctly (γ = 2.2,

6500K), select the sRGB mode and set the PROFESSIONAL mode

of PICTURE EFFECT (page 4) and your connected computer to the

sRGB profile. If you select sRGB, you cannot operate the

CONTRAST/BRIGHT menu adjustments.

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x Letters and lines show red or blue shadows at the

edges

Troubleshooting

• Adjust the convergence.

x No picture

x USB peripherals do not function

If the ! (power) indicator is not lit

• Check that the appropriate USB connectors are securely connected.

• Check that the power cord is properly connected.

• Turn the monitor OFF and then ON again, then reconnect USB cable.

• Check that the ! (power) switch is in the “on” position.

• If you connect a keyboard or mouse to the USB connectors and then

boot your computer for the first time, the peripheral devices may not

The ! (power) indicator is orange

function. First connect the keyboard and mouse directly to the

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs

computer and set up the USB compliant devices. Then connect them

are firmly seated in their sockets.

to this monitor.

• Check that the INPUT switch setting is correct.

• Install the latest version of the device driver on your computer.

• Check that the HD15 video input connector’s pins are not bent or

Contact your device’s manufacturer for information about the

pushed in.

appropriate device driver.

• Check that the computer’s power is “on”.

• The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the

x A hum is heard right after the power is turned on

computer keyboard or moving the mouse.

• This is the sound of the auto-degauss cycle. When the power is

• Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus

turned on, the monitor is automatically degaussed for a few seconds.

slot.

* If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of

If the ! (power) indicator is green or flashing orange

20 minutes for the best result. A humming noise may be heard, but this is

not a malfunction.

• Use the Self-diagnosis function.

x Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled

• Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic

On-screen messages

fields such as other monitors, laser printers, electric fans, fluorescent

lighting, or televisions.

IIONNFORMAT

• Move the monitor away from power lines or place a magnetic shield

MON I I I NGS WORKTOR

near the monitor.

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NPUT

2:NO

S

GNALI

ACT

IVATE

BY

COMPUTER

W

• Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a

CHECK

S GNAL CABLEI

R

CHECK

I NPUT SELECTOR

G

different circuit.

B

• Try turning the monitor 90° to the left or right.

• Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.

• Confirm that the graphics mode and the frequency of the input signal

1 If “NO SIGNAL” appears:

are supported by this monitor (see “Preset mode timing table” on

This indicates that no signal is input from the selected connector.

page i). Even if the frequency is within the proper range, some

graphics board may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the

2 Shows the currently selected connector.

monitor to sync correctly.

3 Shows the remedies.

• Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the

• If ACTIVATE BY COMPUTER appears on the screen, try

best possible picture.

pressing any key on the computer or moving the mouse, and

x Picture is fuzzy

confirm that your computer’s graphic board is completely seated

• Adjust the contrast, brightness, and PICTURE EFFECT.

in the correct bus slot.

• Degauss the monitor.*

• If CHECK SIGNAL CABLE appears on the screen, check that

• Adjust the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is minimal,

the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.

or set CANCEL MOIRE to OFF.

• If CHECK INPUT SELECTOR appears on the screen, try

x Picture is ghosting

changing the input signal.

• Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch

boxes.

IIONNFORMAT

• Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.

MON I I I NGS WORKTOR

I1:.200 0 /kHz 85Hz

NPUT

x Picture is not centered or sized properly

OUT OF SCAN

RANGE

W

R

• Perform the Auto Size Center function.

CHANGE

S GNAL TIIINGM

G

• Adjust the size or centering. Note that with some input signals and/

B

or graphics board the periphery of the screen is not fully utilized.

• Just after turning on the power switch, the size/center may take a

1 If “OUT OF SCAN RANGE” appears:

while to adjust properly.

This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor’s

x Edges of the image are curved

specifications.

• Adjust the geometry.

2 Shows the input signal frequency.

x Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire) is visible

3 Shows the remedies.

• Adjust the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is minimal.

• Change your desktop pattern.

CHANGE SIGNAL TIMING appears on the screen. If you are

replacing an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old

x Color is not uniform

monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphic board so that the

• Degauss the monitor.* If you place equipment that generates a

magnetic field, such as a speaker, near the monitor, or if you change

horizontal frequency is between 30 – 137 kHz (GDM-F520),

the direction the monitor faces, color may lose uniformity.

30 – 115 kHz (GDM-F420), and the vertical frequency is between

• Adjust the landing.

48 – 170 Hz.

x White does not look white

• Adjust the color temperature.

• Check that the 5 BNC connectors are connected in the correct order.

x Monitor buttons do not operate ( appears on the

screen)

• If the control lock is set to ON, set it to OFF.

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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

Exclusive Power Mac G3/G4 adapter

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.

(continued)

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Preset and user modes

When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically matches the

Precautions

signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the monitor’s memory

to provide a high quality picture

(see “Preset mode timing table” on

page i)

. If the input signals does not match one of the factory preset

Warning on power connections

modes, the monitor automatically provides the most appropriate picture

• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord,

for the input signal that is within the range of the vertical or horizontal

be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.

frequencies (page 7) corresponding to the Generalized Timing Formula.

When the picture is adjusted, the adjustment data is stored as a user mode

For the customers in the UK

and automatically recalled whenever the same input signal is received.

If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the supplied UK

power cable.

Power saving function

This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, TCO’99,

Example of plug types

and

ENERGY STAR. If no signal is input to the monitor from your

computer, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as

shown below.

for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only

1

Power mode Power consumption*

! (power)

• Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds

indicator

after turning off the power to allow the static electricity on the

screen’s surface to discharge.

normal operation

≤ 145 W (GDM-F520)

green

• After the power is turned on, the screen is demagnetized

≤ 135 W (GDM-F420)

(degaussed) for about a few seconds. This generates a strong

2

active off*

≤ 3 W orange

magnetic field around the screen which may affect data stored

3

(deep sleep)*

on magnetic tapes and disks placed near the monitor. Be sure to

keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away

1

*

Figures reflect power consumption when no USB compatible

from the monitor.

peripherals are connected to the monitor.

2

*

When your computer enters power saving mode, NO SIGNAL appears

The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible

on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor enters power saving

outlet.

mode.

3

*

“Deep sleep” is power saving mode defined by the Environmental

Installation

Protection Agency.

Do not install the monitor in the following places:

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,

draperies, etc.) that may block the ventilation holes

• near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place

subject to direct sunlight

• in a place subject to severe temperature changes

• in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock

• on an unstable surface

• near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a

transformer or high voltage power lines

• near or on an electrically charged metal surface

• inside an enclosed rack

Maintenance

• Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning

liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti-static

solution or similar additive as this may scratch the screen’s

coating.

• Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or

abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type

of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly

moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type

of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or

benzine.

Transportation

When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the

original carton and packing materials.

Display Stand

Do not remove this monitor’s stand.

Use of the tilt-swivel

This monitor can be adjusted

within the angles shown right. To

90°

15°

turn the monitor vertically or

90°

horizontally, hold it at the bottom

5°

with both hands.

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