Epson Monitor-20" User's Manual
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1. USER S GUIDE FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits tor a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense WARNING You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void vour authority to operate the equipment FOR CANADIAN USERS This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe A prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Ministere des Communications du Canada EPSON Professional Series Il 20 Monitor User s Gui2. 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 Professional Series Monitor 21 2 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 Mode not found If you do not touch any control panel 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 3 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 Il 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 se 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 mode the LCD displays Video Mode n where nisthe 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 v
3. 800 20 000 800 Blanking usec 6 356 160 6 222 224 6 400 g 256 Front porch usec 0 636 16 0 667 _ 24 m i 1 000 40 Sync width usec 3 813 96 2 000 E o i 3 200 128 Back porch sec 1 907 48 3 556 128 2 200 88 Vertical Time Lines Time Lines Time Lines Total msec 16 683 525 17 778 625 16 579 628 Active msec 15 253 480 17 067 600 15 840 600 Blanking msec 1 430 45 0 771 25 0 739 28 1 Front porch msec 0 318 10 0 028 1 0 026 1 Sync width msec 0 064 2 0 057 2 0 106 4 Back porch msec 1 05 33 0 626 22 0 607 23 Sync polarity x BEL or Horizontal Y run Vertical al A elos do at Video mode 5 6 7 Professional Series Monitor 45 factory set video modes continued f 1024 x 768 SVGA Parameter Unit 800 x 600 interlaced 1024 x 768 y do ata E s S i Clock freq MHz 50 0 44 9 65 0 E za cH Lema Vemm NIS Horizontal freq KHz 48 077 35 55 48 363 Vertical freq Hz 72 187 86 92 60 000 a poo Baty ae Se RN qb teal Bs Horizontal i Time Pixels Time Pixels Time Pixels ele os af ee diee Sd al NE Total usec 20 800 1040 28 129 1263 20 677 1344 E d M eA A
4. 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 Professional Series ll Monitor 25 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 Parameter la LCD message Horizontal phase E Hor Phase Width Width Vertical shift y Vert Shift Height Height Vertical convergence Vert Conv Horizontal convergence Horiz Conv Color temperature Color Temp 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 RED adjust 5 To exit from this display press 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
5. 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 Professional Series Il Monitor 17 The Control Panel The control pand buttons are shown below The table after the illustration describes their functions Degauss Adjustment Brightness button Function button button I button j 1 N X we ADJ CD Lo D SUB 1 MEM MEM MEM INPUT STORE RCL 9 f s X Memory Input store Memory Contrast select Memory button recall button button select button button Control panel buttons Button Name i Function 4 Function Selects a display parameter to adjust FUNCT i i A A Adjustment Changes a display parameter or other ADJ setting CHEM Memory Allows you to modify recall or create select a video mode Ss sigo n Sed Ss MEM i Memory Stores the display parameter settings STORE store for a video mode 18 Professional Series Il Monitor Control pane buttons continued Button Name Function MEM Memory Restores the factory settings of a video recall mode Brightness Aajusts the background intensity Contrast Adjusts the intensity of the displayed 9 image Degauss
6. Up Down red blue green horizontal lines 4 To adjust the horizontal convergence press FUNCT until the LCD displays Horiz Conv 32 Professional Series Il Monitor 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 O to 9 is available and the factory setting is 4 Adjusting the horizontal convergence Adjustment button Red beams move Blue beams move Right Left Left Right vertical lines red blue 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 vertical and horizontal convergence settings Your settings remain in effect even after you turn off the monitor until you adjust the convergence again Professional Series Il Monitor 33 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
7. are colored spots on the screen or the image is distorted RR One or two colors are missing s nne You connected two or more monitors to one video controller and the image quality is poor Additional error messages e nnm Factory set Video Modes e su a mom m mmm mmm mm min m Ru Specifications E REI IAM EI Trinitron CRI iia Display er a Du Ide aped ue AUTE CAS UNO UE ERE NGS nO O ee HS TE g Ano RO TS CREER TE Interfacing Requirements s o o n n n nn AC Line Voltage es Environmental Requirements cc Reliability sch IIIA Ir Safety Standards 5o oom cm e ncmo qe External Controls Adjustable Display Parameters gt Physical Characteristics ee Interface Connectors ee viii Professional Series M onitor Introduction Your Epson Professional Series 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 a 20 inch Trinitron color CRT display with superior brightness and resolution High resolution display of up to 1280 1024 pixels at a fast stable flicker free refresh rate vertical frequency of up to 76 Hz Fourteen factory s
8. 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 T connector Connecting the co orcoded cables Connectcable to the Tconnector labeled H H V 12 Professional Series Il Monitor Plug the VGA connector on the color coded video cable into the computer s VGA interface and tighten the connector screws Connect one 75 video interface cable to each T connector on the first monitor as shown below 75 video interface cable T connector Then connect each 75 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 Professional Series Monitor 13 8 Se the first monitor s HIGH 75Q switch to HIGH and the second monitor s HIGH 75 2 switch to 7592 as shown below 14 Professional Series Il M onitor To maximize the brightness of all the monitors you connect always set the HIGH 75Q switches to HIGH on all the monitors except the last one and set the
9. tasks It also lists the monitor s 14 factory set video modes and provides troubleshooting information and specifications 2 Professional Series I Monitor 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 J Technical assistance with the installation configuration and operation of Epson products Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center J Sales of ribbons supplies parts documentation and accessories for your Epson product 3 Customer Relations 3 Epson Fax Back technical information service also available directly by calling the toll number 310 782 3214 J 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 Professional Series II Monitor 3 Unpacking the Monitor When you unpack your monitor make sure you have the items shown below WARNING Because the monitor weighs approximately 81 Ibs two people are needed t
10. 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 6 Professional Series II M onitor power button 2 Turn the monitor around so you can see the back pana vents VGA connector BNC connectors AC powerinlet high impedance 75 Ohm switch Professional Series Monitor 7 Note If you are connecting only one monitor to the video interface make sure the HIGH 75Q switch is set to 750 the factory setting As long as you use only one monitor with your computer s video controller do not set the HIGH 75Q 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 d
11. you are satisfied with the image you see 26 Professional Series Il M onitor 6 When you are finished adjusting the image press MEM SEL The LCD displays Mem Select me 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 horizonta
12. 13 139 1066 a Active msec 13 763 1024 12 622 1024 Blanking msec 0 511 38 0 518 42 Front porch msec 0 040 d 0 024 2 t Sync width msec 0 081 6 0 099 8 Back porch msec 0 390 29 0 395 32 Sync polarity Horizontal I l e Vertical d zi L Video mode 13 14 48 Professional Series Il Monitor Specifications Tinitron CRT Size Pitch Phosphor persistence Light transmission Deflection angle Anti glare treatment Display Image size landscape mode Aspect ratio Video bandwidth Resolution Misconvergence Intensity 20 inches 508 mm diagonal 19 V visible phosphor 0 31 mm Medium short 3996 90 HEA pane with antistatic coating 13 8 inches x 10 3 inches 350 mm x 263 mm or 13 4 inches x 10 6 inches 342 mm x 270 mm depending on video mode 4 3 or 5 4 depending on video mode 150 MHz 3 5 ns nanosecond rise and fall time Up to 1280 x 1024 at 76 Hz refresh rate 0 3 mm in center 0 4 mm in comers 25fL 3fL Professional Series Il Monitor 49 Interfacing Requirements Input signals Video input Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency refresh rate Signal connectors Video RGB analog Input impedance high or 7592 switch selectable Sync Composite sync on green composite horizontal and vertical sync at TTL level or separate horizontal and vertical sync at TTL level 0 to 0 714 V maximum 30 to 82 KHz continu
13. 7707 1828 den ue 15676 1600 Active psec i 13 653 Ae 12 800 1024 11 929 1280 Blanking usec 4 053 aa 304 3800 304 3 728 400 Front porch sec 0 320 24 0 400 32 0279 i 30 o Sync width psec 1 813 136 1 000 80 1 006 108 pockporch wee 1920 ia 2400 wo 2442 262 Vertical lime Lines lime Lines Time Lines Total msec 14 272 806 13 346 804 16 675 1065 Active m msec 13 599 768 12 749 768 16 033 1024 Banking mec 0673 38 058 se oeza al Frontporch msec 0 053 0050 3 0 047 3 Sync width mec 0 106 6 0 050 3 0047 EN Back porch msec 0 513 29 0 498 30 0 548 35 Sync polarity i I l Horizontal o t E j Vericol e s CHEN Video mode 11 12 i 1 Professional Series Il M onitor 47 Factory set video modes continued Parameter Unit 1280x1024 1280 x 1024 Clock freq MHz 125 0 135 0 Horizontal freq KHz 74 405 81 129 Vertical freq Hz 70 062 76 109 Horizontal Time Pixels Time Pixels Total usec 13 440 1680 12 326 1664 Active usec 10 240 1280 9 481 1280 Blanking Bi usec 3 200 400 2 844 384 Front e usec 0 256 32 0 237 32 Sync width usec 1 000 125 0 770 104 Back porch psec 1 944 243 1 837 248 Vertical Time Lines Time Lines Total msec 14 273 1062
14. Minimizes distortion and color impurity D caused by magnetic fields Td fe mA ame m Es INPUT Input select Selects D sub or BNC video input SEL 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 Professional Series Il M onitor 19 Setting the Type of Video Input 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 el a Ju E El E Video Mode 3 SUD WEIT Em Ea Ful P f If the video input setting matches the type of video input the monitor is usin
15. The LCD first displays Wait Start up and then F w release n nn where n nn is your monitors firmware release number Then you see the message Test in progress for two or three seconds while the monitor performs internal tests control panel LCD power button 16 Professional Series Il Monitor If the monitor recognizes your computers 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 monitors 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
16. Vertical freq Hz 68 16 70 086 70 086 Horizontal Time Pixels Time Pixels Time Pixels Total usec 32 600 1304 31 778 800 31 778 800 Active usec 26 400 1056 25 422 640 25 422 640 Blanking usec 6 200 248 6 356 160 6 356 160 Front porch psec 1 000 40 0 636 16 0 636 ie Sync width usec 4 000 160 3 813 96 3 813 96 Back porch psec 1 200 i 48 1 907 48 1 907 48 Vertical Time Lines Time Lines Time lines Total msec 14 637 449 i 14 268 449 14 268 449 Active msec 13 040 400 11 122 350 l 12 711 400 Blanking msec 1 597 49 3 146 99 1 557 49 Front porch msec 0 424 13 1 176 37 l 0 381 12 Sync width msec 0 065 2 0 064 2 l 0 064 2 Back porch msec 1 108 34 1906 60 1112 35 eu Sync polarity Horizontal pl Vertical FF I Video mode 44 Professional Series Monitor factory set video modes continued SVGA VGA SVGA Parameter Unit 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 Clock freq MHz 25 175 36 0 40 0 Horizontal freq KHz 31469 35 156 37879 Vertical freq Hz 59 941 dl 56 250 60 3 16 Horizontal Time Pixels Time Pixels Time Pixels Total usec 31778 800 28444 1024 26 400 1056 Active psec 25 422 640 22 222
17. ae Unpacking the Monitor o Setting Up the Monitor a Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer Connecting Two or More Monitors to One Video Controller ls Turning On the Monitor lens The Control Panel e Setting the Type of Video Input Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast Using Video Modes o o e 2 Modifying a Video Mode lt o o o Recalling a Factory set Video Mode Creating a User defined Video Mode Adjusting the Vertical and Horizontal Convergence Selecting the Color Temperature cess Defining Your Own Color Temperature Reducing Color Impurity less Cleaning the Monitor o o Troubleshooting as sos areca aia 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 oo There is an image on the screen but the LCD is dim DE 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 You want to change the shade of white on the screen Professional Series Monitor vii There
18. ater reference Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual The monitor contains shock hazard potential Do not attempt to open or remove any covers and do not attempt to service the monitor yourself Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel 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 table 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 Be careful not to damage the power cord or plug Voltages outside the monitors 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 label Plug the power cord only into a grounding type wall outlet Make sure the combined amperage rating for all products plugged into the wall outlet used for the monitor does not exceed the amperage rating of the wall outlet Do not replace the interface cable with a non shielded cable 15 Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet and the com
19. cal failure in the horizontal deflection There is a local failure in the high voltage generator There are two or more problems with the monitor See the note on page 38 Solution Make sure the horizontal input signals of the computer s display adapter are within the monitor s horizontal frequency range 30 to 82 KHz Make sure the vertical input signals of the computer s display adapter are within the monitors vertical frequency range 50 to 160 Hz Contact your dealer or service representative the monitor needs repair Contact your dealer or service representative the monitor needs repair Contact your dealer or service representative the monitor needs repair Tum off the monitor wait five seconds and then tum it back on If this does not solve the problem contact your dealer or service representative the monitor needs repair Contact your dealer or service representative the monitor needs repair Professional Series I Monitor 43 Factory set Video Modes The table below lists the parameter settings for the 14 factory set video modes Factory set video modes VGA 1056x400 VGA VGA Parameter Unit 132 column 640 x 350 604 x 400 Clock freq MHz 40 0 25 1 75 i l 25 175 Horizontal freq KHz E 30 67 31 469 x 31 469
20. ches 485 mm 21 2 inches 538 mm 52 Professional Series I1 Monitor Dimensions 21 2 538 mm 15 4 322 mm gt 5 2 132 mm 21 2 538 mm 15 2 385 mm 19 6 498 mm 15 0 380 mm 11 4 290 mm 15 6 396 mm a 3 5 89 MM Y 13 0 330 mm Tilt and swivel base Professional Series II Monitor 53 Inferface Connectors Video interface cable connectors 15 pin D Sub miniature VGA Mini D sub connector pin signals Pin Signal Pin Signal SET rai MEME E pm Red 9 Not connected 2 Green 10 Digital ground Eo ated e a cons INTR E T rr 3 Blue EN Digital ground 4 Not connected 12 Not connected 5 Self test 13 Horizontal sync Los A poe uris seno 6 Red retum 14 Vertical sync 7 Green return 15 Not connected 8 Blue return e If you want to use the monitor s BNC connectors check the table below to determine which video interface cable s and BNC connectors to use with your system BNC connector signals Separate BNC horizontal and Composite connector vertical sync sync on green Composite sync R Red Red Red G Green Green sync Green B Blue Blue Blue H CH V Horizontal N A Vertical horizontal V Vertical N A N A 54 Professional Series Il M
21. ctive usec 16 000 800 22 806 1024 15 754 1024 Blanking usec 4 800 240 5 323 239 4 923 320 Front porch usec 1 120 56 0 178 18 0 369 24 d icu ota er dud Ene co ys Sync width usec 2 400 120 3 898 175 2 092 136 Bock porch usec 1 280 j 64 1 247 56 2 462 160 mai e aM ana ONE NERA Vertical Time Lines Time Lines Time Lines i Total i msec 13 853 666 11 505 409 16 667 806 i ps A pe Bd MA A fia eee Active msec 12 480 600 10 802 384 15 880 768 Blanking msec 1 373 66 0 703 25 0 786 38 Front porch msec 0 770 37 0 014 0 5 0 062 3 0 000 O Sync width msec 0 125 6 0 112 4 0 124 1 6 bo oa CES dd D en E Back porch msec 0 478 33 10 5631 20 0600 9 E E 0 577 120 5 Sync polarity i et eas t REN Horizontal t oj 5 Vertical T n E Video mode 8 9 10 46 Professional Series II Monitor Factory set video modes continued Parameter Unit 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1 280 x 1024 Clock freq MHz 750 80 0 107 3 Horizontal freg KHz 56476 6024 63869 Vertical freq i Hz 70 069 74 927 i 59 970 Horizontal lime Pixels Time Pixeis Time Pixels roa aee 1
22. de IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties either express or implied by or with respect to anvthing in this manual and shall not be liable tor any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for anv indirect special or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to vou COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission ot Epson America Inc No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and teatures described herein arc subject to change without notice TRADEMARKS Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation General notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies Copvright 1992 by Epson America Inc Torrance California Y 73599100500 ii Professional Series HI Monitor Important Safety Instructions N 6 12 18 Read all of these instructions and save them for l
23. 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 34 Professional Series Il Monitor Display parameter order Parameter LCD message Horizontal phase e Hor Phase Width Width Vertical shift Vert Shift Height Height Vertical convergence vert Conv Horizontal convergence Horiz Conv Color temperature Color Temp Note If you press FUNCT when the LCD displays Color Temp 3 the LCD displays a message such as RED adjust 5 Toexit from this display press MEM SEL twice When the LCD displays Color Temp 1 the color temperature setting is 9300 K When the LCD displays Color Temp 2 the color temperature setting is 6500 K When the LCD displays Color Temp 3 the user defined color temperature takes effect The next section
24. 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 Professional Suies Il Monitor 35 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 2 Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 34 to select Color Temp To select the user defined color temperature press the or side of the Adjustment button until the LCD displays Color Temp 3 Press FUNCT The LCD displays a message such as RED adjust 5 To select the color red green or blue you want to adjust press FUNCT until the LCD displays its name To adjust the amount of the color the monitor displays press and hold down the or side of the Adjustment button A scale of O to 9 is available As you adjust the amount of a color the shade of white on the screen changes Press FUNCT to select the next color if any you want to adjust Then adjust the amount of the color as described i
25. e vertical and horizontal convergence settings 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 To adjust the vertical convergence press FUNCT until the LCD displays Vert Conv 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 Parameter LCD message Horizontal phase Hor Phase Width Width Vertical shift Vert Shift Height Height Vertical convergence i Vert Conv Horizontal convergence Horiz Conv Color temperature Color Temp Professional Series Il Monitor 31 Note If you press FUNCT when the LCD displays Color Temp 3 the LCD displays a message such as RED adjust 5 To exit from this display press MEM SEL twice 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 O to 9 is available and the factory setting is 4 Adjusting the vertical convergence Adjustment button i Red beams move Blue beams move Down Up E i
26. et 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 Professional Series II M onitor 1 t Compliance with the latest Swedish magnetic emissions guidelines MPR 2 VLF ELF J Anti glare HEA panel J Tilt and swivel base U 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
27. g 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 Ifyou do not touch any control panel buttons for 20 seconds the monitor saves the new video input setting 20 Professional Series 11 Monitor 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 Lr Brightness button Contrast 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 IMH
28. hift 28 Professional Series Il Monitor 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 Parameter LCD message Horizontal phase Hor Phase Width Width Vertical shift Vert Shift Height e j Height Vertical convergence Vert Conv Horizontal convergence Horiz Conv ae dz Color temperature Color Temp 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 RED adjust 5 To exit from this display press MEM SEL twice Adjust the image using the Adjustment button as described in the table on pages 23 and 24 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 Professional Series H Monitor 29 6 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 Se
29. ideo 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 22 Professional Series II Monitor 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 Centers the image horizontally Press and hold down the phase 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 L 3 E t 1 1 Professional Series II Monitor 23 Display paramete
30. istorted 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 Professional Series II Monitor 42 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 HIGH 75Q2 switches according to step 8 on page 14 If you connected more than two monitors set their HIGH 75 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 42 Professional Series I Monitor Additional enor messages Error message displayed on LCD H OUT OF RANGE V OUT OF RANGE PLL UNLOCKED V DEF FAILURE H DEF FAILURE HI VOL FAILURE GEN FAILURE Description The horizontal input signals are out of range The vertical input signals are out of range The logic board in the monitor is defective There is a local failure in the vertical deflection l There is a lo
31. l convergence or color temperature settings Professional Series II Monitor 27 1 Press MEM SEL The LCD displays Mem Select ne 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 Note If you do not want to delete your changes and recall the factory settings for the current mode press MEM SEL The LCD displays the number of the current video mode 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 Vert S
32. 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 HIGH 75Q switch it is probably permanently set to 7512 use it only as the last monitor monitor 3 below med jHeH 750 computer monitor 1 monitor 2 monitor 3 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 J Connect T connectors to the BNC connectors on the first and second monitors 4 Connect the color coded video interface cable to the computer s video interface and the appropriate T connectors on the first monitor J Use 750 video interface cables to connect the first monitor to the second monitor and the second monitor to the third monitor O Set the monitors HIGH 75Q switches as described at the top of this page Professional Series Il Monitor 15 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 monitors 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
33. lect ne where 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 monitors 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 30 Professional Series Il Monitor 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 th
34. 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 Caution Do not use solvents or abrasives to clean the monitor These may discolor the cabinet or damage the screen s anti glare coating 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 38 Professional Series Il Monitor 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 Make sure the power cord is fully plugged into the AC inlet on the monitor s back panel and the dectrical outlet Check the operation of the electrical outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device to see if it works Contact your dealer or service representative the monitor
35. n 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 36 Professional Series Il Monitor 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 Note To avoid electromagnetic interference move any devices that generate magnetism such as telephones televisions speakers or magnetic screwdrivers away from the monitor Professional Series II Monitor 37 Cleaning the Monitor To keep the monitor operating at its best it is important to clean it regularly Follow these steps 1 Turn off the
36. needs repair The screen is blank and fhe LCD displays H V SYNC OFF H sync Orr Or V SYNC OFF L 2 Make sure the computer is turned on 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 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 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 Professional Series II Monitor 39 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 Orr enor 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 butthe LCD is dim The monitor is operating properly If you do not touch the po
37. o 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 video interface cable AC power cord 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 4 Professional Series Il Monitor 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 a 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 tha
38. o not need to check the voltage of your power supply 8 Professional Series Monitor Note You can connect the monitor to an IT power system with a phase to phase voltage of 230 V An IT power system is a special way of connecting AC power lines at the power supply point 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 Professional Series Monitor 9 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 it One video interface cable with a VGA connector on one end and five color coded cables with BNC connectors on the other Five 750 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 u
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40. ous range autoscan 50 to 160 Hz continuous range autoscan One 15 pin D Sub miniature VGA connector five BNC connectors V H H V B G and R vertical horizontal combined blue green and red 50 Professional Series Monitor AC fine Voltage Input power 135 Watts maximum universal power supply and automatic line voltage selection Input ranges 90 to 132 VAC and 180 to 264 VAC Frequency 48 to 63 Hz Line voltage connector CEE 22 6A Environmental Requirements Condition Operating range Non operating range Er i AAA T T B d Temperature 40 F to 95 F 49F to 140 F 5 C to 35 C 20 C to 60 C Humidity 20 to 80 RH 5 to 90 RH non condensing Altitude 107000 FE 3 060 m 40 000 ft 12 000 m 1 Reliability MTBF Over 50 000 hours Safety Standards UL CSA DHHS and VDE approved Professional Series Monitor 51 Extemal Controls Front Back Power button Function button Adjustment button Memory select button Memory store button Memory recall button Brightness button Contrast button Degauss button Input select button HIGH 75 2 switch Adjustable Display Parameters Horizontal phase width vertical shift height vertical convergence horizontal convergence color temperature Physical Characteristics Weight Width Height Depth 81 Ibs 37 kg 19 6 inches 498 mm 19 0 in
41. puter before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Professional Series 1l Monitor itt 16 17 18 19 Excessive brightness for long periods may permanently imprint an image on the screen 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 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 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 iv Professional Series Monitor Contents INTTOdUCHION ss a aa e a AS Where to Get Help oaa
42. rs continued Parameter Ve rtical shift Height Function Centers the image vertically Press and hold down the sde of the Adjusment button to move the image downward or the side to move the image upward CIL Adjusts the height of the image Press and hold down the side of the Adjustment button to reduce the height of the image or the side to increase its height OL A scale of O 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 24 Professional Series Il Monitor 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 Note To customize the screen image when the LCD displays Mode not found you can create a user defined video mode as described on page 28
43. sing 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 75 2 video Interface cable with video interface cable with one one BNC connector on each end VGA and five BNC connectors Pc A Z T connector 10 Professional Series M onitor 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 L 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 Professional Series Monitor 11 4 Using the same method as described in step 3 connect
44. t 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 Professional Series I Monitor 5 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
45. wer 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 40 Professional Series Il Monitor 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 ortoo 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 d
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