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Quick Start Guide

Safety Instructions

Observe the following safety instructions when connecting and using your display:

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Be sure that your display is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.

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Locate your display near an easily accessible electrical outlet.

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Place your display on a solid surface and treat it carefully. The screen can be damaged if dropped, sharply hit, or touched with a sharp or 
abrasive implement.

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Place your display in a cool location with low humidity and a minimum of dust.

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Do not use your display if the power cable has been damaged. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable, and keep the cable away 
from where people can trip over it.

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Do not insert anything metallic into the display openings. Doing so may cause electric shock.

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To avoid electric shock, do not touch the inside of the display. Only a qualified technician should open the display’s case.

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Hold the plug, not the cable, when disconnecting the display from an electrical outlet.

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Openings in the display cabinet are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these openings should not be blocked or covered. 
Also, avoid using the display on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface. Doing so may block the ventilation openings on the bottom of the 
cabinet. If you put the display in a bookcase or other enclosed space, be sure to provide adequate ventilation.

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Do not expose the display to rain or use it near water. If the display accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer 
immediately. You can clean the exterior of the display with a damp cloth when necessary, but be sure to unplug the display first.

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If your display does not operate normally in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it unplug the display 
immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service center.

Connecting your Color Reference Display to your Computer

1

Connect the GDM-C520 display's power cord to the display, and plug the cord into a nearby outlet.
Press the power button on the front of the display to verify that the display powers up; then, press the power button again to power down 
the display before moving to Step 2.

2

Connect the HD15 connector located on the Color Reference Signal Cable to an HD15 port on the rear of the display.

3

Connect and secure the USB connector on the other end of the Color Reference Signal Cable to a USB port on the back of your computer.

4

Connect the other HD15 connector to the HD15 port on the back of your computer.

5

Plug your computer's power cable back into an electrical outlet.
Turn on your display and computer. If the display does not show an image, refer to the troubleshooting section of this guide.

Color Reference System

Rear of Computer

to HD15

port

Color Reference Signal

Cable

(Supplied)

to HD15 port

to USB port

Rear of Display

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Connecting the Color Reference Sensor to your Computer

Attaching the Display Hood to your GDM-C520 Display

1

Unfold the hood.

2

Attach the hook and loop pads to the underside of the display hood, as shown above.

3

Remove the liners protecting the adhesive on each hook and loop tab.

4

Wrap the hood around the display. Make sure that the hood is evenly aligned.

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Fold the adhesive tabs inward the display, pressing firmly to ensure proper adhesion of the tabs to the underside of the display.

 USB jack

 Color Reference Sensor

USB port

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Connect the USB end of the Color Reference Sensor to an open USB port on your 
computer, or connect it through a peripheral device such as a keyboard or USB hub.

Hook and loop tabs

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Troubleshooting Tips

If the display power indicator is off and no image appears on the display, check the following:

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Ensure that the power cable is fully inserted into both the display's power port and a working electrical outlet. 

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Test the electrical outlet by plugging in a working electrical device, such as a lamp.

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Press the power button, hold down, and wait for the power indicator to light.

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Try another power cable on the display. Use the computer's power cable and turn on the display with the signal cable disconnected.  
If the display is working correctly, a self-test pattern appears.

If the display power indicator is on but no image appears on the display, check the following:

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Ensure that the video connector is seated properly. Tighten the connector screws securely with your fingers.

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Ensure that the computer is on.

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Increase contrast and brightness controls.

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Turn off the display and unplug the Color Reference Signal Cable. Check the cable connector for bent or broken parts.

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With the signal cable still disconnected, turn on the display. If the display is working correctly, a self-test pattern appears.

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Perform a display reset or recall.

Installing the Color Reference Software

1

Locate and insert the Color Reference CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

2

Double-click on the Color Reference icon that appears on your computer's desktop.

3

Double-click on the "Color Reference Installer" icon.

4

Follow the screen prompts for software installation.

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Restart your computer.

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Before installing the software, disconnect the USB connection between the Color Reference Signal Cable and the display. Also, 
disconnect the Color Reference Sensor's USB connection. If this is not done, the software will not install correctly.

2

Locate and insert the Color Reference CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

3

Click on the "My Computer" icon located on your desktop.

4

Locate and double-click on the icon for the CD-ROM drive in which you put the Color Reference CD.

5

Follow the screen prompts for software installation.

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Reconnect the Color Reference Signal Cable's USB connector and the Color Reference Sensor's USB connector to your computer.

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Follow the on-screen prompts to install the drivers for the signal cable and Sensor.

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Restart your computer.

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Calibrating Your Color Reference System

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Make sure that your color settings are set to "millions" or at least 16-bit color.

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Make sure your display is set to "Professional" mode. To do this,  press the "Picture Effect" button on the front of your GDM-C520 
display until the on-screen display shows the text "Professional".

3

Warm your display up by leaving the display on and displaying a relatively bright screen (over 50% white) for at least an hour before 
calibration.

4

Make sure that the Color Reference Sensor is connected to one of your computer's USB ports.

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Lower the light in the room to under 64 lux. Ideally, the ambient light level should be approximately 16 lux.

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Double-click on the Color Reference icon to start the application. The main screen will appear.

2

Choose a target colorspace from the "Target Colorspace" dropdown menu. Choose from the following three options:

Standard colorspace for U.S. prepress and printing professionals.

Standard colorspace for European prepress and printing professionals.

Standard colorspace for output limited to computer displays, TV, and video.

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Click the "Calibrate" button.

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Center the Color Reference Sensor over the target in the middle of the screen, using the hash marks on the screen and sensor to guide 
this process.

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Click the "Start" button. Your system will take approximately 10 minutes to fully calibrate.

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When the calibration is done, a "Calibration Complete" message will appear. Remove the sensor.

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The new calibration is now active, and is displayed under the "Calibration Data" dropdown menu on the main screen.

Quick Specifications

If you need additional assistance in setting up your display or calibrating your system, please refer to the user's manual, located on your Color 
Reference System CD. If you still require aid, you can reach Sony at http://www.sony.com/displays/support, or by phone at 1-866-256-9392.

AC input voltage/current

100 – 240V ~ 50 – 60Hz, 2.0 – 1.0

Operating Temperature

10°C – 35°C

Dimensions

Approx. 19 5/8” x 19 3/4” x 19 1/4”
(497 x 499 x 487 mm)

Weight (display only)

Approx. 67.1lbs (30.5kg)

Other accessory items in the package 

GDM-C520 Display
Powercord
Color Reference Signal Cable
Color Reference Sensor and protective case
Display Hood
Hook and loop tabs (for the display hood)
Color Reference System CD
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty card