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1. use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this monitor observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your video monitor INSTALLATION 1 Your set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug one blade of the plug is wider than the other This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way Should you be unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug Should it still fail to fit con tact your electrician 2 Operate the set only from a power source as indicated on the set or refer to the user s manual for this information If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company 3 Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Call your service technician for replacement 4 Do not allow anything to rest or roll over the power cord and do not place the set where power cord is subject to traffic or abuse This may result in a shock or fire hazard 5 Do not use this set near water for example neara bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 6 Sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow heat generate2. Commodore Color Video Monitor Users Manual Model 1702 S commodore CAUTION lf you have technical problems with your Commodore 1702 color monitor especially if your set produces only sound with no pic ture or if the viewing area shrinks to half size unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician For your safety please carefully read the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS on pages 7 and 8 in thjs user s manual WARNING DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO MOISTURE SUCH EXPOSURE COULD CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy If it is not properly installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions this equipment may interfere with radio and television reception This machine has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation If you suspect interference you can test this equipment by turning it off and on If you determine that there is interference with radio or television reception try one or more of the following measures to correct it reorient the receiving antenna e move the computer and this monitor away from the receiver that is picking up interference e change the relative positions of the computer equipment and the receive
3. LECTOR to the REAR position mmm Commodore Personal Computer 4 Signal Select Front TI Rear 1 Monitors Audio Input White 2 Luminance Input Y eBow 3 Chroma Input R ed 4 Signal Selector 5 Computers Audio Video Connector Signal S elector To connect a two jack cable to the front of the monitor follow these steps 1 Plug the five PIN DIN connector the larger end of the cable into the audio video connector port on your computer J ust push the cable in 2 Plug the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN Jacks into the VIDEO INPUT and AUDIO INPUT terminals on the front of the monitor under the screen 3 Switch the SIGNAL SELECTOR to the FRONT position The SIGNAL SELECTOR is a switch on the REAR PANEL After you follow these simple steps your 1702 is ready foruse as a video monitor for your personal computer Commodore Personal Computer Monitor Cable Audio Input TURNING ON YOUR MONITOR When you finish connecting your monitor according to the in structions follow these simple steps 1 Turn on the monitor by pushing down the power switch The POWER INDICATOR LIGHT on the front of the monitor shows you when the power Is on Always turn on the monitor BEFORE you turn on the computer Later when you re ready to turn the power off just press the power button again The button will pop back up and the power light will go out 2 Turn on your personal computer You can tell that both
4. ai Position Vertical Hold _ Volume You can adjust your monitor s picture with the seven manual con trol buttons located behind the panel beneath the monitor screen The panel opens from the top just flip open the cover by releasing it at the top TINT CONTROL Turn this knob to the left to add more red and to the right to add more green color The normal setting for this knob is at the center which is the click stop position When you re adjusting the color concentrate on one or two colors such as brown and purple COLOR CONTROL Turn this knob to the left to pale colors and to the right to brighten colors The normal setting is at the center which is the click stop position BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Turn this knob to the right to brighten the picture The normal setting is at the center CONTRAST CONTROL Turn this knob to the right to increase contrast The normal setting is at the center HORIZONTAL POSITION CONTROL Turn this knob to the right to move the center of the picture to the right and turn it to the left to move the center of the picture to the left VERTICAL POSITION CONTROL Turn this knob to stop vertical rolling of the picture VOLUME CONTROL Turn this knob to the right to increase sound volume and to the left to decrease volume SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal Safety But improper
5. connection cable connects your monitor to a Com modore personal computer Before you connectthe cable turn off the power to both your personal computer and the monitor There are two different cables that you can use to connect the monitor to your computer 1 One kind of cable has three jacks that connect to the BACK of the monitor 2 The other cable has two jacks thatconnectto the FRONT ofthe monitor The kind of cable you ll use depends on your computer To find out which kind of cable you should use look at the audio video connector on your computer see your computer s user manual if you don t know where this connector is 1 If the audio video connector has EIGHT little holes use the three jack cable 2 If the connector has FIVE little holes use trie two jack cable To connect a three jack cable to the rear panel of the monitor follow these instructions which clarify the diagram 1 Plug the eight PIN DIN connector the larger end of the cable into the audio video connector port on your computer J ust push the cable end in 2 Plug the RCA pin plugs the jacks of the cable into the rear ter ae on the monitor The jacks and the terminals are color coded the audio output jack WHITE plugs into the AUDIO IN ter minal WHITE on the monitor e the luminance output jack YELLOW plugs into the LUMA terminal YELLOW e the chroma output jack RED plugs into the CHROMA ter minal RED 3 Switch the SIGNAL SE
6. d during operation to be released If these openings are blocked heat built up within the set can cause failures which may result in a fire hazard Therefore Never block the bottom ventilation slots by placing it ona bed sofa rug etc Never place a set in a built in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided Never cover the openings with cloth or other material e Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register 7 To avoid personal injury Do not place a set on a sloping shelf unless properly secured 10 11 12 13 14 Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufac turer Do nottry to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets Wall and shelf mounted installations should use factory approved mounting instructions USE Always turn the set off if it is necessary to leave the room for more than a short period of time Never leave a set on when leaving the house A possible malfunction may result in a fire hazard Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the set s cabinet openings Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shock Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning the face of the picture tube Use a slightly damp not wet cloth Do not use an aerosol directly on the picture tube since it may overspray and cause electrical shock Never add accessories to a se
7. napping or popping from the set is continuous or fre quent while the set is operating It is normal for some sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particu larly when being turned on or off Do not attempt to service this set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel When replacement parts are required have the service techni cian verify in writing that the replacements he uses have the Same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of manufacturer s specified replacements can prevent fire shock or other hazards Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set please ask the service technician to perform the safety check described in the manufacturers service literature When a video monitor reaches the end of its useful life improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the set C1 O gt Design and specifications subject to change without notice w L i S Y L l i y E 3 I i gt p o r gt e En EE a S t x commo ore 1200 Wilson Drive A West Chester PA 19380 pe TE TH ale ey L Se T lt LE u ee e x MK ad
8. r plug the computer and this monitor into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary consult your Commodore dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions You may also wish to consult the following booklet which was prepared by the Federal Communications Commission How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 Copyright 1983 Commodore Electronics Ltd INTRODUCING YOUR MONITOR Your new Commodore 1702 color monitor gives you a Superior color picture that enhances your computing experience This monitor is simple to hook up to your computer and is easy to adjust Please read this brief manual carefully before you try to use your monitor The manual shows you how to install and use the monitor correctly It also explains how to use the picture control knobs which are like the control knobs on a color TV Be sure to heed any warnings in this manual and do NOT remove the back cover or otherwise attempt to service this monitor If you have problems with your monitor that are not covered in this manual see your Commodore dealer or a qualified technician FRONT VIEW OF 1702 MONITOR FRONT CONTROL PANEL Power Switch Power indicator Video Input CONNECTING THE MONITOR TO A COMPUTER The monitor
9. t that has not been designed for this purpose Such additions may result in a shock hazard For added protection of the set during a lightning storm or when the set is to be left unattended foran extended period of time unplug it from the wall outlet This will prevent possible shock and fire hazards due to lightning storms or power line Surges Do not bring magnetic devices such as magnets or motors near the picture tube These things have a bad effect on the color purity of the picture Sometimes you may feel static electricity when you touch the Surface of the picture tube However this is normal forany TV set and is harmless to the human body 15 16 17 18 19 SERVICE Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the set If the set has been exposed to rain or water If the set does not operate normally by following the Operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjust ment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation E If the set has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged F When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for servicing G If S
10. the monitor and the computer are working correctly when the monitor displays a message like this one which appears when you re using a Commodore 64 iyTV 39 gt y V Ty a ie SYSTEM 38911 BASIC BYTES FREE Character Screen w y gaa Border Different computers display other opening messages If you don t know what message to expect see your computer s user manual TURNING ON YOUR MONITOR When you finish connecting your monitor according to the in structions follow these simple steps 1 Turn on the monitor by pushing down the power switch The POWER INDICATOR LIGHT on the front of the monitor shows you when the power is on Always turn on the monitor BEFORE you turn on the computer Later when you re ready to turn the power off just press the power button again The button will pop back up and the power light will go out 2 Turn on your personal computer You can tell that both the monitor and the computer are working correctly when the monitor displays a message like this one which appears when you re using a Commodore 64 ZII G AMODORE 64 BASIC V2 A Y 64 Onan SYSTEM 38911 BASIC Sates FREE Y Z READY 2 Character Z Y Z Screen Z Z Z ZZZZZZ77777777777727252221 1 Border Different computers display other opening messages If you don t know what message to expect see your computer s user manual USING THE MANUAL PICTURE CONTROLS Tint Color Bright Contrast Horizont
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