Epson Professional Series II User Manual

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EPSON^®

Professional Series II

20” Monitor

User’s Guide

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

Never push objects of any kind into the monitor through cabinet

slots.

Do not expose the monitor to liquids, such as rain or spills.

Because of the monitor’s weight, two people are required to lift it;

do not lift it alone. Do not place the monitor on the computer.

Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or tabIe, and

be careful not to drop it.

Do not place the monitor near heating appliance or in direct

sunlight. Intense heat can damage the monitor’s circuitry.

Slots and openings on the top and back of the cabinet are provided

for ventilation; do not block or cover these openings.

I0. Be careful not to damage the power cord or plug.

11. Voltages outside the monitor’s specified line voltage range may

harm the monitor. The monitor should be operated from the type

of power source indicated on the rear panel marking Iabel.

12. Plug the power cord only into a grounding-type wall outlet.

13. Make sure the combined amperage rating for all products

wall outlet used for the monitor does not

plugged into the

exceed the amperage rating of the wall outlet.

11. Do not replace the interface cable with a non-shielded cable.

15. Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet and the computer before

cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

16. Excessive brightness for long periods may permanently imprint

an image on the screen.

17. To avoid picture distortion or color disturbance, do not put

devices that generate magnetism (such as telephones, televisions,

speakers, or magnetic screwdrivers) near the monitor.

18. When you finish using the monitor, turn it off by pressing the

power button. (Always wait at least five seconds before you turn

it back on.) When the monitor will not be used for a long period

of time, unplug the power cord.

19. Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

authorized service personnel under the following conditions:

A. If the power cord or plug is damaged.

B. If the monitor has come into contact with any liquids, such as

rain or spills.

C. If the monitor does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions; improper adjustment

of other controls may result in damage and will often require

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the

product to normal operation.

D. If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet or glass

faceplate has been damaged.

E. If the monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance

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Contents

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Introduction

Where to Get Help

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Unpacking the Monitor

Setting Up the Monitor

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Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer

Connecting Two or More Monitors to

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One Video Controller

Turning On the Monitor

The Control Panel

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Setting the Type of Video Input

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Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast

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Using Video Modes

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Modifying a Video Mode

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Recalling a Factory-set Video Mode

Creating a User-defined Video Mode

Adjusting the Vertical and Horizontal Convergence

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Selecting the Color Temperature

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Reducing Color Impurity

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Defining Your Own Color Temperature

Cleaning the Monitor

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Troubleshooting

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The screen and the LCD do not come on

The screen is blank and the LCD displays

H/V SYNC OFF, H SYNC OFF, or V SYNC OFF

The screen is blank and the LCD does not display

a SYNC OFF error message

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There is an image on the screen but the LCD is dim

The LCD displays Mode not found

The image is not centered on the screen

The image is too big or too small for the screen

The image on the screen is fuzzy

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You want to change the shade of white on the screen

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There are colored spots on the screen or the image

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is distorted

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One or two colors are missing

You connected two or more monitors to one video

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controller and the image quality is poor

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Additional error messages

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Factory-set Video Modes

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Specifications

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Trinitron CRT

Display

Interfacing Requirements

AC Line Voltage

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Environmental Requirements

Reliability

Safety Standards

External Controls

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Adjustable Display Parameters

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Physical Characteristics

Interface Connectors

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Introduction

Your Epson^®Professional Series II monitor is a high-

performance, multifrequency, autoscan color monitor for use

with graphic video controllers. The monitor is ideal for

applications that require a large screen size and high resolution,

such as CAD/CAM/CAE and desktop publishing. It offers the

following features:

20-inch Trinitron^®color CRT display with superior

brightness and resolution

High-resolution display of up to 1280 x 1024 pixels at a

fast, stable, flicker-free refresh rate (vertical frequency) of

up to 76 Hz

Fourteen factory-set video modes, including VGA,

132 column, Super VGA 800 x 600, interlaced 1024 x 768

(8514/A), non-interlaced 1024 x 768, and 1280 x 1024 with

a refresh rate of up to 76 Hz

Storage space for up to eight user-defined video modes

Automatic scanning of all horizontal frequencies from 30 to

82 KHz and all vertical frequencies from 50 to 160 Hz

LCD display which allows you to view the number of the

current video mode, easily adjust display parameters, and

perform other tasks

Three video sync formats: composite sync on green,

composite horizontal and vertical sync at TTL level, or

separate horizontal and vertical sync at TTL level

Three color temperatures which let you determine the

shade of white displayed on the screen: 9300° K (Kelvin),

6500° K, or a user-defined color temperature

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Compliance with the latest Swedish magnetic emissions

guidelines (MPR-2, VLF/ELF)

Anti-glare HEA panel

Tilt and swivel base

One 15-pin, D-Sub miniature, VGA connector and five BNC

connectors, which provide a variety of video interface cable

connection options and the possibility of connecting two or

more monitors to one video controller.

This manual provides instructions on how to set up and use the

monitor. It describes how to use the control panel buttons to

modify, recall, and create video modes, adjust the vertical and

horizontal convergence, select or define a color temperature,

and perform other tasks. It also lists the monitor’s 14 factory-set

video modes and provides troubleshooting information and

specifications.

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Where to Get Help

If you purchased your monitor in the United States, Epson

America provides local customer support and service through a

nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service

Centers. Epson also provides the following support services

through the Epson Customer Support Center at (800) 922-8911:

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,

and operation of Epson products

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson

Reseller or Service Center

Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and

accessories for your Epson product

Customer Relations

Epson Fax Back technical information service-also

available directly by calling the toll number (310) 782-3214

Product literature with technical specifications on our

current and new products

J User group locations.

If you purchased your monitor outside the United States,

please contact your dealer or the marketing location nearest

you for customer support and service. International marketing

locations are listed inside the back cover of this manual.

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Unpacking the Monitor

When you unpack your monitor, make sure you have the items

shown below.

WARNING

Because the monitor weighs approximately 81 lbs, two

people are needed to lift it. To avoid injury, do not lift the

monitor alone. Place the monitor only on a strong table or

desk; do not place it on your computer.

monitor

AC power cord

video interface cable

If anything is missing or looks damaged, contact your Epson

dealer immediately.

In addition, make sure you have a warranty card and a

registration card. Complete the registration card and return it

to Epson so you’ll receive update information. Keep the

warranty card for your records.

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Note

Be sure to keep the monitor’s original box and packing

materials in case you need to transport the monitor later.

Setting Up the Monitor

When you select a location for the monitor, keep the following

in mind:

Follow the safety instructions listed at the beginning of this

manual.

Use one or more sturdy desks that are strong enough to

support the weight of your computer, monitor, and

peripheral devices and provide ample space to hold your

equipment and work materials.

Do not place the monitor on your computer.

For your comfort, it is best to place the monitor directly in

front of you and sit about an arm’s length away from it.

To minimize glare and reduce eye fatigue, position the

monitor so that sunlight, desk lamps, or overhead lights do

not shine directly on the screen.

The monitor has one D-Sub (VGA) connector and five BNC

connectors. The video interface cable that comes with the

monitor has a VGA connector on each end; you can connect it

to the monitor’s VGA connector and to a VGA connector on

your computer.

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Alternatively, you can purchase your own video interface cable

and connect it to the monitor’s BNC connectors. See the BNC

connector signals table on page 54 to determine which video

interface cable(s) and BNC connectors to use with your system.

If your computer or video adapter card does not have a VGA

connector, you cannot use the video interface cable that comes

with the monitor. Determine the sync requirements of your

video controller, see the BNC connector signals table on

page 54, if necessary, and purchase the appropriate interface

cable(s). Consult your dealer if you need help. Then connect the

interface cable(s) to the appropriate connector(s).

Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer

Before you connect the monitor to your computer, you need to

make sure your computer and/or video adapter card is set up

for use with the monitor. If necessary, install an appropriate

video adapter card in your computer and set any DIP switches

or jumpers on the card to match the monitor. You may also

need to change jumper settings inside the computer. See your

computer and/or video adapter card manual for instructions.

Note

If you want to connect two or more monitors to one video

controller, see page 10 for instructions.

Follow these steps to connect the monitor to your computer:

1. Before you connect any cables, make sure the monitor,

computer, and all other peripheral devices are turned off.

The monitor is off when the power button on the left side of

the control panel extends out from the panel, as shown in

the following illustration.

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power button

Turn the monitor around so you can see the back panel.

vents

VGA connector

AC power

nectors

BNC COn

inlet

high impedance/

75 Ohm switch

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Note

If you are connecting only one monitor to the video

interface, make sure the

switch is set to

(the factory setting). As long as you use only one

monitor with your computer’s video controller, do not

set the

switch to HIGH because this causes

excessive brightness and lowers the resolution.

3. Plug one end of the video interface cable that comes with the

monitor into the VGA connector labeled D-SUB INPUT and

tighten the screws on the cable connector.

4. Plug the other end of the video cable into the video interface

on your computer and tighten the connector screws. (See

your computer and/or video adapter card manual for more

detailed instructions.)

5. Plug the monitor’s power cord into the AC power inlet on

the back panel and then into a grounded (earthed) electrical

outlet. The monitor contains a universal (90 to 264 VAC)

power supply, so you do not need to check the voltage of

your power supply.

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6. Turn the monitor around so the screen faces you and use the

tilt and swivel base to position the screen at a good viewing

angle. For comfortable viewing, the top of the screen should

be slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of

the monitor. (Your line of sight to the screen should be

about 10° to 20° below the horizontal.)

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Connecting Two of More Monitors to One Video

Controller

Using the monitor’s BNC connectors, you can connect two or

more monitors to a single video controller for demonstrations

and other applications. To connect two or more monitors to one

video controller, you need the following:

One video interface cable with a VGA connector on one end

and five color-coded cables with BNC connectors on the

other

Five

video interface cables with BNC connectors on

both ends and five T-BNC connectors (called T connectors

here) for each additional monitor.

These cables and connectors are available at computer and

electronics stores. For best results, make sure the video

interface cables for connecting the monitors to each other are

the same length and impedance. Also, avoid using very long

cables because this may affect the quality of the images

displayed on the additional monitor(s).

Note

It is best to connect no more than three monitors to one

video controller. If you connect more than three monitors,

the image may deteriorate slightly on each additional

monitor you connect.

video Interface cable with

video interface cable with one

VGA and five BNC connectors

one BNC connector on each end

connector

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To connect two monitors to the video interface on your

computer, follow the steps below. If you want to connect three

monitors to the video interface, you can follow these steps, but

first see “Connecting three monitors” on page 15.

1. Make sure your monitors, the computer, and all other

peripheral devices are turned off.

If one monitor is already connected to your computer,

unplug its power cord from the electrical outlet and the AC

power inlet. Then disconnect the video interface cable(s)

from the monitor and the computer.

Connect each of the five T connectors to the first monitor’s

five BNC connectors, as shown below. To do this, align the

cutouts in the T connector with the tabs on the monitor

connector and plug in the T connector. Then push it in

while turning it clockwise as far as possible until it fits in

place.

tab

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4. Using the same method as described in step 3, connect each of

the five color-coded cables to the appropriate

T connector on the first monitor, as shown below. The table

following the illustration shows how to match each color-

coded cable with the appropriate T connector.

red cable

connector

Connecting the co/or-coded cables

Connect cable to the T connector labeled

Cable

B l a c k

White or grey

B l u e

H / ( H + V )

G r e e n

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5. Plug the VGA connector on the color-coded video cable into

the computer’s VGA interface and tighten the connector

screws.

6. Connect one

video interface cable to each T connector

on the first monitor, as shown below.

ce cable

connector

7. Then connect each

video interface cable to the

appropriate BNC connector on the second monitor.

Connect the cable from the T connector labeled V to the

BNC connector labeled V, the cable from the T connector

labeled H/(HtV) to the BNC connector labeled H/(H+V), and so

on. The illustration on the next page shows two monitors

connected to the computer’s video interface.

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8. Set the first monitor’s

monitor’s switch to

switch to HIGH and the second

as shown below.

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To maximize the brightness of all the monitors you connect,

always set the switches to HIGH on all the monitors

except the last one and set the last monitor’s switch to 75R.

For example, if you connect three monitors to one video

controller, set the switches on the monitors as shown below.

If one of the monitors you are connecting does not have a

switch, it is probably permanently set to 7512; use

it only as the last monitor (monitor 3 below).

monitor

c o m p u t e r

monitor

9. Plug each monitor’s power cord into the AC power inlet on

its back panel and then into a grounded (earthed) electrical

outlet.

Connecting three monitors

To connect three monitors to one video interface, follow the

appropriate steps above as well as these general guidelines:

Connect T connectors to the BNC connectors on the first

and second monitors.

Connect the color-coded video interface cable to the

computer’s video interface and the appropriate

T connectors on the first monitor.

Use

video interface cables to connect the first monitor

to the second monitor and the second monitor to the third

monitor.

Set the monitors’

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switches as described at the top

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Turning On the Monitor

Follow these steps to turn on your computer and monitor(s):

1. Turn on your computer. (If you turn on the monitor before

the computer, the monitor’s LCD may display an error

message until you turn on the computer.)

2. To turn on the monitor, press the power button on the

left side of the control panel. The LCD first displays

Start up and then F/w release n.nn,

W a i t . . . .

where n.nn is your monitor’s firmware release number.

in progress for two or

Then you see the message Test

three seconds while the monitor performs internal tests.

control panel

LCD

power button

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If the monitor recognizes your computer’s video mode, the

LCD displays Video Mode : n, where n is the number of

current video mode.

If the monitor does not recognize the current video mode, the

LCD displays the message Mode not found. This means the

display parameter settings for the current video mode have not

been stored in the monitor’s memory. If you want to store

display parameter settings for the current video mode, you can

create a user-defined video mode, as described on page 28. (The

monitor operates properly even if you do not create a

user-defined video mode and the LCD continues to display

Mode not found.)

If the LCD displays H/V SYNC OFF, H SYNC OFF, or

V SYNC OFF, see page 39 in “Troubleshooting.” If it displays

another error message, see the appropriate section in

“Troubleshooting.”

You first see an image on the screen when the LCD displays the

number of the current video mode or Mode not found.

Note

If you do not touch the power button or any control panel

buttons for about 30 seconds, the monitor automatically

turns off the LCD. When the LCD is off, you can still see a

dim image on it.

To turn the LCD back on when it dimly displays the number

of the current video mode or Mode not found, press

the - or + (left or right) side of the Brightness or Contrast

button. To turn the LCD back on when it dimly displays

Mem Select, press MEM SEL.

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The Control Panel

The control panel buttons are shown below. The table after the

illustration describes their functions.

Degauss

button

Adjustment

button

Brightness

button

Function

button

Memory

store

button

Input

select

button

Memory

recall

button

Contrast

button

Memory

select

button

Control panel buttons

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Control pane/ buttons (continued)

The following sections provide detailed information on how to

use the control panel buttons.

Note

While you are using the control panel buttons to adjust the

image, the LCD display changes. If you do not press any

buttons for 10 seconds, however, the LCD redisplays the

number of the current video mode or Mode not

found. To

return to the adjustment you were making, press FUNCT.

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Setting the Type of Video lnput

The Input select button allows you to change the monitor’s

video input setting to match the type of video input the

monitor is using. The monitor has two possible video input

settings: D-SUB or BNC. If your video interface cable is connected

to the monitor’s VGA connector, the video input setting should

be D-SUB. If your video interface cable(s) are connected to the

monitor’s BNC connectors, the video input setting should

be BNC.

The arrow at the right end of the LCD points to the current

video input setting. (If the LCD is off, press the Brightness or

Contrast button to turn it back on.) For example, in the

illustration below, the arrow points to D-SUB.

If the video input setting matches the type of video input the

monitor is using, the LCD displays the number of the current

video mode, such as Video Mode: 3, or Mode not found.

For example, if you connected your video interface cable to the

monitor’s VGA connector and the video input setting is D-SUB,

the arrow points to D-SUB, as shown above.

If the video input setting does not match the type of video

input the monitor is using, the LCD flashes the error message

H/V SYNC OFF. Press INPUT SEL once to select the correct

video input setting. You briefly see the correct setting and then

the LCD displays the number of the current video mode or

Mode not found. If you do not touch any control panel

buttons for 20 seconds, the monitor saves the new video input

setting.

Note

If the LCD still flashes H/V SYNC OFF after you press

INPUT SEL, see page 39 in “Troubleshooting.”

Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast

To make the image on the screen clear and easy-to-read, use the

Brightness and Contrast buttons (shown below) to adjust and

save the monitor’s brightness and contrast settings. The

Brightness button controls the screen’s background (raster)

intensity and the Contrast button controls the intensity of the

displayed image.

Contrast button

Brightness button

To adjust the brightness and contrast, follow these steps:

1. To adjust the brightness, press the - or + side of the

Brightness button. The LCD displays a scale composed of

vertical bars, such as Brght :

Press and hold down the + side of the Brightness button to

increase the brightness or the - side to decrease it. When

you reach the minimum brightness setting, a small square

replaces the scale of vertical bars. At the maximum setting,

an arrow appears on the right side of the scale.

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When you are satisfied with the brightness of the image,

release the Brightness button. After 10 seconds, the LCD

displays the number of the current video mode or

found. If you do not touch any control panel

Mode not

buttons for 20 seconds, the monitor saves your brightness

setting. Your setting remains in effect (even after you turn

off the monitor) until you adjust the brightness again.

To adjust the contrast, repeat steps 1 and 2 using the

Contrast button.

Using Video Modes

A video mode is a collection of display parameter settings that

define how the monitor displays an image. The Epson

Professional Series II monitor is a multifrequency monitor that

can use up to 22 industry-standard and user-defined video

modes.

The monitor’s memory contains fourteen factory-set video

modes (described on page 44). In addition, you can create up to

eight user-defined video modes.

When the monitor is using a factory-set or user-defined video

n, where

is the

mode, the LCD displays Video Mode :

number of the current video mode. (If the LCD is off, press

the Brightness or Contrast button to turn it back on.) The

factory-set video modes are 1 through 14 and the user-defined

video modes are 15 through 22.

To customize the screen image, you can modify the display

parameter settings for any factory-set or user-defined video

mode. If you don’t want to keep your changes to a factory-set

video mode, you can recall the original factory settings.

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The monitor automatically selects which video mode to use. It

analyzes the signal input (the frequency and polarity of the

horizontal and vertical sync pulses) from the computer, checks

the video modes stored in its memory, and uses the most

appropriate mode. The signal input depends on the computer,

display adapter card, and application program you are using.

The sections below explain how to modify a video mode, recall

a factory-set video mode, and create a user-defined video

mode. For each mode, you can set any of the four display

parameters listed in the following table. Refer to this table as

you follow the steps below.

Display parameters

Parameter

Function

Horizontal

phase

Centers the image horizontally. Press and hold down the

side of the Adjustment button to move the image left, or the

+ side to move the image right.

Width

Adjusts the width of the image. Press and hold down the

side of the Adjustment button to reduce the width of the

image, or the + side to increase its width.

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Display parameters (continued)

Function

Parameter

Centers the image vertically. Press and hold down the - side

of the Adjustment button to move the image downward, or

V e r t i c a l

shift

the + side to move the image upward

Adjusts the height of the image. Press and hold down the

side of the Adjustment button to reduce the height of the

Height

image, or the + side to increase its height.

A scale of 0 to 9 is available.

Note

In addition to the horizontal phase, width, vertical shift, and

height, you can also adjust the monitor’s vertical and

horizontal convergence and color temperature. Changes you

make to the settings of these parameters, however, affect the

monitor as a whole and apply to all video modes. Sections

later in this manual describe how to set the monitor’s vertical

and horizontal convergence and color temperature.

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Modifying a Video Mode

When the monitor is using a factory-set or user-defined video

mode, you can customize the screen image by adjusting the

mode’s display parameter settings. When the LCD displays the

number of the current video mode, follow the steps below to

modify its display parameter settings. (If the LCD is off, press

the Brightness or Contrast button to turn it back on.)

To customize the screen image when the LCD displays

1. Press FUNCT. The LCD displays the name of a display

parameter you can adjust, such as Hor Phase : 4. The

number next to the display parameter name indicates the

current setting.

2. You can adjust the displayed parameter as described in

step 3 or press FUNCT until you see the name of a parameter

you want to adjust. For example, if you want to center the

image vertically, press FUNCT until the LCD displays

Vert Shift.

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Pressing FUNCT accesses the display parameters in the order

listed in the table below. You can press MEM RCL to move

backward through the parameters.

Display parameter order

LCD message

Hor Phase

Width

Parameter

Horizontal phase

, Vert Shift

Vertical shift

Height

Vertical convergence

Horizontal convergence

Changes you make to these parameters apply to all video modes.

Sections later in this manual describe how to set them.

Note

If you press FUNCT when the LCD displays

Color Temp

3, the LCD displays a message such as

5. To exit from this display, press

RED adjust :

MEM SEL twice.

3. Adjust the image using the Adjustment button as described

in the table on pages 23 and 24.

4. Press FUNCT until you see the name of the next parameter

(if any) you want to change and then adjust the image.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you are satisfied with the image

you see.

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6. When you are finished adjusting the image, press MEM SEL.

The LCD displays Mem Select : where n is the

number of the current video mode. (If you do not want to

save your changes to the current video mode, press

MEM SEL again. The LCD displays the number of the current

video mode.)

7. To save your setting(s), press MEM STORE. The LCD displays

the number of the current video mode. (If you modified a

factory-set video mode and you want to restore the factory

settings, see the next section.)

Note

You cannot store the same display information for two

different factory-set video modes.

Recalling a Factory-set Video Mode

When the monitor is using a factory-set video mode you

modified, you can recall the original settings for the mode.

When the LCD displays a factory-set video mode number

(1 through 14), follow the steps in this section to restore its

factory settings. (If the LCD is off, press the Brightness or

Contrast button to turn it back on.)

Note

You can recall the original settings only for factory-set video

modes. If you press MEM RCL when the LCD displays a

user-defined video mode number (15 through 22) or Mode

not found, you see the message Rcl unavailable!

For factory-set video modes, you can recall only the original

horizontal phase, width, vertical shift, and height settings.

You cannot recall vertical convergence, horizontal

convergence, or color temperature settings.

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1. Press MEM SEL. The LCD displays Mem Select :

(where n is a number from 1 through 14 and indicates the

current factory-set video mode).

2. Press MEM RCL. You see the message Recall Confirm ?.

3. To confirm that you want to recall the factory settings for

the current video mode, press MEM RCL again. You briefly

see the message Recall Update while the monitor

restores the factory settings. Then the LCD displays the

number of the current video mode.

Creating a User-defined Video Mode

When the LCD displays Mode not found, you can enter and

save your own display parameter settings to create a user-

defined video mode. (If the LCD is off, press the Brightness or

Contrast button to turn it back on.)

Follow these steps to create a user-defined video mode:

1. Press FUNCT. The LCD displays the name of a display

parameter you can adjust, such as Hor Phase : 4. The

number next to the parameter name indicates the current

setting.

2. You can adjust the displayed parameter as described in

step 3 or press FUNCT until you see the name of a parameter

you want to adjust. For example, if you want to center the

image vertically, press FUNCT until the LCD displays

V e r t S h i f t .

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Pressing FUNCT accesses the display parameters in the order

listed in the table below. You can press MEM RCL to move

backward through the parameters.

Display parameter order

LCD message

H o r P h a s e

W i d t h

Parameter

Horizontal phase

Width

V e r t S h i f t

Vertical shift

Height

V e r t

Vertical convergence

Horizontal convergence

Color Temp

Color temperature

Changes you make to these parameters apply to all video modes

Sections later in this manual describe how to set them

Note

If you press FUNCT when the LCD displays

3, the LCD displays a message such as

5. To exit from this display, press

Color Temp:

RED adjust :

MEM SEL twice.

Adjust the image using the Adjustment button as described

in the table on pages 23 and 24.

4. Press FUNCT until you see the name of the next parameter

(if any) you want to change and then adjust the image.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you are satisfied with the image

you see.

When you are finished adjusting the image, press MEM SEL.

The LCD displays Mem Select : n (where n is a number

from 15 through 22 and represents the first available

user-defined video mode). If no arrow appears after the

user-defined video mode number, there is currently no

display information for this mode stored in the monitor’s

memory.

Note

If the LCD displays Mem Select :

n is a

number from 15 through 22), the monitor already

contains eight user-defined video modes. The arrow

after the user-defined video mode number indicates that

display information for this mode is stored in the

monitor’s memory.

If you want to store your settings over the previous

display information for this mode, go to step 7. If you

want to store your settings over another user-defined

video mode, select another mode by pressing the + or -

side of the Adjustment button.

Before you go to step 7, make sure you want to store

your settings over the previous settings for the mode

you select. After you store new display information for a

user-defined video mode, you cannot recall the previous

display information for the mode.

(If you do not want to create a user-defined video mode at

this time, press MEM SEL again. The LCD redisplays

Mode not found.)

7. To save your settings for the displayed user-defined video

mode, press MEM STORE. The LCD displays the number of

the current user-defined video mode.

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Adjusting the Vertical and Horizontal Convergence

You can adjust the monitor’s vertical and horizontal

convergence to sharpen the screen image. Optimum

convergence produces the highest resolution and occurs

when the red, green, and blue beams overlap.

Note

Changes you make to the monitor’s vertical and horizontal

convergence apply to all video modes.

To adjust the vertical and horizontal convergence settings,

follow these steps:

Press FUNCT. The LCD displays the name of a display

parameter you can adjust, such as Hor Phase : 4. The

number next to the display parameter name indicates the

current setting.

To adjust the vertical convergence, press FUNCT until the LCD

Conv. Pressing FUNCT accesses the display

displays Vert

parameters in the order listed in the table below. You can

press MEM RCL to move backward through the parameters.

Display parameter order

Parameter

LCD message

Hor Phase

Width

Horizontal phase

Width

Vertical shift

V e r t S h i f t

H e i g h t

Height

Vertical convergence

Horizontal convergence

Color temperature

Horiz Conv

Color Temp

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If you press FUNCT when the LCD displays

5. To exit from this display, press

3. Using a horizontal green line as your reference, adjust the

red and blue beams until the line is sharp, distinct, and

completely white. To do this, press and hold down the

or side of the Adjustment button to separate the red and

blue beams or move them closer together, as shown in the

table below. (The green beams remain in place.) A scale

of 0 to 9 is available and the factory setting is 4.

Adjusting the vertical convergence

Blue beams move

Adjustment button

Red beams move

D o w n

red

blue

green

horizontal lines

4. To adjust the horizontal convergence, press FUNCT until

the LCD displays Horiz Conv.

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5. Using a vertical green line as your reference, adjust the

red and blue beams until the line is sharp, distinct, and

completely white. To do this, press and hold down the

or + side of the Adjustment button to separate the red and

blue beams or move them closer together, as shown in the

table below. (The green beams remain in place.) A scale

of 0 to 9 is available and the factory setting is 4.

Adjusting the horizontal convergence

Blue beams move

Adjustment button

g r e e n

I I

vertical lines

red

blue

After 10 seconds, the LCD displays the number of the current

found. If you do not touch any

video mode or Mode not

control panel buttons for 30 seconds, the monitor saves

your vertical and horizontal convergence settings. Your

settings remain in effect (even after you turn off the

monitor) until you adjust the convergence again.

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Selecting the Color Temperature

The color temperature of the image determines the mix of red,

green, and blue and therefore the shade of white on the screen.

If you want to change the shade of white, you can choose

between two factory-set color temperatures or define your own

color temperature as described on page 36.

Of the factory-set color temperatures, color temperature 1

(9300° K) provides a bluer shade of white and color

temperature 2 (6500° K) provides a more reddish shade of

white.

Note

Changes you make to the monitor’s color temperature apply

to all video modes.

To select a color temperature, follow these steps:

1. Press FUNCT. The LCD displays the name of a display

parameter you can adjust, such as Hor Phase : 4. The

number next to the display parameter name indicates the

current setting.

2. Press FUNCT until the LCD displays Color Temp. Pressing

FUNCT accesses the display parameters in the order listed in

the following table. You can press MEM RCL to move

backward through the parameters.

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Display parameter order

Parameter

LCD message

Horizontal phase

Width

W i d t h

V e r t S h i f t

H e i g h t

Vertical shift

H e i g h t

v e r t C o n v

H o r i z C o n v

Color Temp

Vertical convergence

H o r i z o n t a l c o n v e r g e n c e

Color temperature

If you press FUNCT when the LCD displays

When the LCD displays Color Temp : 1, the color

temperature setting is 9300° K. When the LCD displays

2, the color temperature setting is 6500° K.

Color Temp :

3, the user-defined

When the LCD displays Color Temp :

color temperature takes effect. (The next section describes

how to define your own color temperature.)

To select the color temperature you want, press the - side of

the Adjustment button to decrease the displayed number,

or the + side to increase it. The shade of white on the screen

changes when you change the color temperature setting.

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After 10 seconds, the LCD displays the number of the current

video mode or Mode not found. If you do not touch any

control panel buttons for 30 seconds, the monitor saves

your color temperature setting. Your setting remains in

effect (even after you turn off the monitor) until you select

another color temperature.

Defining Your Own Color Temperature

To define your own color temperature, follow these steps:

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 34 to select Color Temp.

2. To select the user-defined color temperature, press the - or +

side of the Adjustment button until the LCD displays

Color Temp: 3.

3. Press FUNCT. The LCD displays a message such as

5. To select the color (red, green, or blue)

RED adjust :

you want to adjust, press FUNCT until the LCD displays its

name.

4. To adjust the amount of the color the monitor displays,

press and hold down the - or + side of the Adjustment

button. A scale of 0 to 9 is available. As you adjust the

amount of a color, the shade of white on the screen changes.

5. Press FUNCT to select the next color (if any) you want

to adjust. Then adjust the amount of the color as described

in step 4.

WARNING

It is best not to use the primary color blue on a dark

background because the contrast between the characters

and the background is poor. This makes the screen

difficult to read and can cause eyestrain.

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6. When you are satisfied with the shade of white you see, do

not touch any control panel buttons for at least 30 seconds.

After 10 seconds, the LCD displays the number of the

current video mode or Mode not found. After 30

seconds, the monitor saves the color temperature you

defined as color temperature 3.

7. Press MEM SEL twice to exit from defining a color temperature.

After 10 seconds, the LCD displays the number of the

current video mode or Mode not found.

Reducing Color Impurity

You can use the Degauss button (shown below) to minimize

distortion and color impurity, such as colored spots on the

screen, caused by magnetic fields. If you notice distortion or

color impurity on your screen, electromagnetic interference is

present. Press the Degauss button to improve the screen image.

Degauss button

To avoid electromagnetic interference, move any devices

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CIeaning the Monitor

To keep the monitor operating at its best, it is important to

clean it regularly. Follow these steps:

1. Turn off the monitor.

2. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to wipe the monitor cabinet; do

not use a wet cloth.

3. To clean the screen, spray a household glass cleaner on a

cloth; then wipe the screen.

Troubleshooting

This section gives solutions to monitor problems you may

encounter. If these procedures do not solve the problem, see

page 3 for information on where to get help.

Note

Some of the error messages in this section are marked with

an asterisk (*). The LCD may display these error messages

for only one or two seconds. Depending on the sync

switching procedure of your computer or display adapter

card, you may also see any of these messages when the

monitor changes from one video mode to another. If an error

message appears for only one or two seconds, this does not

indicate a problem with the monitor.

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The screen and the LCD do not come on.

1. The monitor’s power may not be on. Press the power button.

The power is on when the button is pressed in.

2. Make sure the power cord is fully plugged into the AC inlet

on the monitor’s back panel and the electrical outlet.

3. Check the operation of the electrical outlet by plugging in a

lamp or other electrical device to see if it works.

4. Contact your dealer or service representative; the monitor

needs repair.

The screen is blank and

LCD displays

H sync OFF*, or v SYNC OFF*.

H/V SYNC OFF*,

1. Make sure the computer is turned on.

2. Make sure the video interface cable is properly connected to

the monitor’s VGA connector and to the computer’s video

interface. If you are using the monitor’s BNC connectors,

make sure all your video interface cables are properly

connected. See “Connecting the Monitor to Your

Computer” on page 6 or “Connecting Two or More

Monitors to One Video Controller” on page 10.

3. Press INPUT SEL (on the monitor’s control panel) once to

change the monitor’s video input setting. See “Setting the

Type of Video Input” on page 20.

4. Make sure your computer’s video adapter is set up for use

with the monitor and that any DIP switches or jumpers in

the computer or on a display adapter card are set properly.

See your computer and /or video adapter card manual for

instructions.

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5. Check if you need to set up your application program(s) to

match your monitor.

6. Contact your dealer or service representative; the monitor

needs repair.

The screen is blank and the LCD does not display a

SYNC OFF error message.

1. Adjust the brightness and contrast as described on page 21.

2. Contact your dealer or service representative; the monitor

needs repair.

There is an image on the screen but the LCD is dim.

The monitor is operating properly. If you do not touch the

power button or any control panel buttons for about

30 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off the LCD. When

the LCD is off, you can still see a dim image on it.

To turn the LCD back on when it dimly displays the number of

the current video mode or Mode not found, press the - or +

side of the Brightness or Contrast button. To turn the LCD back

on when it dimly displays Mem Select, press MEM SEL.

The LCD displays Mode not found.

The display parameter settings for the current video mode have

not been stored in the monitor’s memory. You may create a

user-defined video mode, as described on page 28, or continue

working. The monitor operates properly even if you do not

create a user-defined video mode and the LCD continues to

display Mode not found.

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The image is not centered on the screen.

Adjust the horizontal phase and/or vertical shift settings as

described in “Using Video Modes” on page 22.

The image is too big or too small for the screen.

Adjust the width and/or height settings as described in “Using

Video Modes“ on page 22.

The image is fuzzy.

1. Adjust the vertical and horizontal convergence as described

on page 31.

2. The monitor may need servicing.

You want to change the shade of white on the screen.

Select another color temperature as described on page 34 or

define your own color temperature as described on page 36.

There are colored spots on the screen or the image is

distorted.

There is bad color purity or distortion because electromagnetic

interference is present. Press the Degauss button. Also move

any devices that generate magnetism away from the monitor.

See “Reducing Color Impurity” on page 37.

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One of two colors are missing.

1. Make sure your video interface cable(s) are properly

connected to the monitor connector(s).

2. Check your application program color settings.

You connected two or more monitors to one video

controller and the image quality is poor.

1. If you connected two monitors, set their

switches

according to step 8 on page 14. If you connected more than

two monitors, set their

switches as described at

the top of page 15.

2. Make sure the interface cables connecting the monitors to

each other are the same length and impedance and as short

as possible.

3. To maintain image quality, it is best to connect no more than

three monitors to one video controller.

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Additional error messages

Error message

displayed on LCD

Solution

Description

The horizontal input

signals are out of

range.

H OUT OF RANGE*

Make sure the horizontal

input signals of the

computer’s display

adapter are within the

monitor’s horizontal

frequency range (30 to

82 KHz).

The vertical input

signals are out of

range.

V OUT OF RANGE*

Make sure the vertical

input signals of the

computer’s display

adapter are within the

monitor’s vertical

frequency range (50 to

160 Hz).

Contact your dealer or

service representative:

the monitor needs repair

PLL UNLOCKED

V DEF FAILURE

H DEF FAILURE

HI VOL FAILURE

There is a local failure

in the vertical

Contact your dealer or

service representative;

the monitor needs repair

deflection.

There is a local failure

in the horizontal

deflection.

Contact your dealer or

service representative;

the monitor needs repair.

There is

local failure

Turn off the monitor, wait

five seconds, and then

turn it back on. If this does

not solve the problem,

contact your dealer or

service representative;

the monitor needs repair

in the high voltage

generator

There are two or