Sony HMD-A200 / HMD-A220 Service Manual ▷ View online
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
The operating instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts
from the Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers of
the Operating Instruction Manual remein as in the manual.
from the Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers of
the Operating Instruction Manual remein as in the manual.
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Precautions
Warning on power connections
• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord,
be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.
For the customers in the UK
If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the supplied UK
power cable.
For the customers in the UK
If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the supplied UK
power cable.
• Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds
after turning off the power to allow the static electricity on the
screen’s surface to discharge.
screen’s surface to discharge.
• After the power is turned on, the screen is demagnetized
(degaussed) for about 5 seconds. This generates a strong
magnetic field around the screen which may affect data stored
on magnetic tapes and disks placed near the monitor. Be sure to
keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away
from the monitor.
magnetic field around the screen which may affect data stored
on magnetic tapes and disks placed near the monitor. Be sure to
keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away
from the monitor.
Installation
Do not install the monitor in the following places:
• on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
• on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies, etc.) that may block the ventilation holes
• near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight
• in a place subject to severe temperature changes
• in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock
• on an unstable surface
• near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a
• in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock
• on an unstable surface
• near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a
transformer or high voltage power lines
• near or on an electrically charged metal surface
Maintenance
• Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning
liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti-static
solution or similar additive as this may scratch the screen’s
coating.
solution or similar additive as this may scratch the screen’s
coating.
• Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or
abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type
of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.
of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzene.
of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzene.
Transportation
When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the
original carton and packing materials.
original carton and packing materials.
Use of the stand
Insert the supplied stand into the groove to adjust the angle of the
monitor. You can use the stand in either the vertical or horizontal
position.
monitor. You can use the stand in either the vertical or horizontal
position.
Use of the groove on top (HMD-A200 only)
You can put a photo frame or CD case in the groove.
Note
Never use the slit for any other purpose.
Use of the headphones’ hook (HMD-A100 only)
Insert the supplied hook into one of the holes (ten on both the left
and right sides) on either the left or right side of the monitor.
and right sides) on either the left or right side of the monitor.
Note
Never hang heavy objects from the hook other than the headphones.
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible
outlet.
outlet.
Example of plug types
for 100 to 120 V AC
for 200 to 240 V AC
for 240 V AC only
Side
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Identifying parts and controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details. (Model HMD-
A200 is used for illustration purposes.)
A200 is used for illustration purposes.)
1
Control button (page 9)
The control button is used to display the menu and make
adjustments to the monitor, including brightness and contrast
adjustments.
adjustments to the monitor, including brightness and contrast
adjustments.
2 1
(power) switch and indicator (pages 6, 13, 16)
This button turns the monitor on and off. The power indicator
lights up in green when the monitor is turned on, and either
flashes in green and orange, or lights up in orange when the
monitor is in power saving mode.
lights up in green when the monitor is turned on, and either
flashes in green and orange, or lights up in orange when the
monitor is in power saving mode.
3
AC IN connector (page 6)
This connector provides AC power to the monitor.
4
Video input connector (HD15) (page 6)
This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,
positive) and sync signals.
positive) and sync signals.
* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.
5
USB (universal serial bus) downstream connectors
(page 7)
(page 7)
Use these connectors to link USB peripheral devices to the
monitor.
monitor.
6
USB (universal serial bus) upstream connector
(page 7)
(page 7)
Use this connector to link the monitor to a USB compliant
computer.
computer.
MENU
AC IN
Rear
Front
Pin No.
Signal
1
Red
2
Green
(Composite Sync on Green)
(Composite Sync on Green)
3
Blue
4
ID (Ground)
5
DDC Ground*
6
Red Ground
7
Green Ground
8
Blue Ground
9
–
10
Ground
11
ID (Ground)
12
Bi-Directional Data (SDA)*
13
H. Sync
14
V. Sync
15
Data Clock (SCL)*
1 2
3 4 5
8
7
6
11 12 13 14 15
10
9
1-2
6
Setup
Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories
are included in your carton:
• Power cord (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Windows Monitor Information Disk (1)
• Monitor stand (1)
• Hook (1) (HMD-A100 only)
• Warranty card (1)
• Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1)
• This instruction manual (1)
are included in your carton:
• Power cord (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Windows Monitor Information Disk (1)
• Monitor stand (1)
• Hook (1) (HMD-A100 only)
• Warranty card (1)
• Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1)
• This instruction manual (1)
Step 1: Connect your monitor to
your computer
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.
x
Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer
computer
x
Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible
computer
computer
Step 2: Connect the power cord
With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the
power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.
power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.
Step 3: Turn on the monitor and
computer
First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer.
The installation of your monitor is complete.
If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.
If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.
AC IN
to video output
IBM PC/AT or
compatible computer
compatible computer
AC IN
You will need a Macintosh adapter (not supplied).
Macintosh or
compatible computer
compatible computer
to video
output
output
Macintosh adapter
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
AC IN
to AC IN
to a power outlet
power cord (supplied)
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GB
If no picture appears on your screen
• Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.
• If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, confirm that
• If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, confirm that
your computer’s graphic board is completely seated in the
correct bus slot.
correct bus slot.
• If you are replacing an old monitor with this model and OUT
OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old
monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphic board so that the
horizontal frequency is between 30 – 70 kHz, and the vertical
frequency is between 48 – 120 Hz.
monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphic board so that the
horizontal frequency is between 30 – 70 kHz, and the vertical
frequency is between 48 – 120 Hz.
For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble
symptoms and remedies” on page 14.
symptoms and remedies” on page 14.
For customers using Windows 95/98
To maximize the potential of your monitor, install the new model
information file from the supplied Windows Monitor Information Disk
onto your PC.
This monitor complies with the “VESA DDC” Plug & Play standard. If
your PC/graphics board complies with DDC, select “Plug & Play Monitor
(VESA DDC)” or this monitor’s model name as the monitor type in the
“Control Panel” of Windows 95/98. If your PC/graphics board has
difficulty communicating with this monitor, load the Windows Monitor
Information Disk and select this monitor’s model name as the monitor
type.
information file from the supplied Windows Monitor Information Disk
onto your PC.
This monitor complies with the “VESA DDC” Plug & Play standard. If
your PC/graphics board complies with DDC, select “Plug & Play Monitor
(VESA DDC)” or this monitor’s model name as the monitor type in the
“Control Panel” of Windows 95/98. If your PC/graphics board has
difficulty communicating with this monitor, load the Windows Monitor
Information Disk and select this monitor’s model name as the monitor
type.
For customers using Windows NT4.0
Monitor setup in Windows NT4.0 is different from Windows 95/98 and
does not involve the selection of monitor type. Refer to the Windows
NT4.0 instruction manual for further details on adjusting the resolution,
refresh rate, and number of colors.
does not involve the selection of monitor type. Refer to the Windows
NT4.0 instruction manual for further details on adjusting the resolution,
refresh rate, and number of colors.
Adjusting the monitor’s resolution and color number
Adjust the monitor’s resolution and color number by referring to your
computer’s instruction manual. The color number may vary according to
your computer or video board. The color palette setting and the actual
number of colors are as follows:
• High Color (16 bit)
computer’s instruction manual. The color number may vary according to
your computer or video board. The color palette setting and the actual
number of colors are as follows:
• High Color (16 bit)
t 65,536 colors
• True Color (24 bit)
t about 16.77 million colors
In true color mode (24 bit), speed may be slower.
Connecting Universal Serial Bus
(USB) compliant peripherals
(USB) compliant peripherals
Your monitor has one upstream USB connector (on the rear
panel) and four downstream USB connectors (two on both the left
and right sides). They provide a fast and easy way to connect USB
compliant peripheral devices (such as keyboards, mice, printers
and scanners) to your computer using a standardized USB cable.
To use your monitor as a hub for your peripheral devices, connect
the USBs as illustrated below.
panel) and four downstream USB connectors (two on both the left
and right sides). They provide a fast and easy way to connect USB
compliant peripheral devices (such as keyboards, mice, printers
and scanners) to your computer using a standardized USB cable.
To use your monitor as a hub for your peripheral devices, connect
the USBs as illustrated below.
1
Turn on the monitor and computer.
2
Connect your computer to the square upstream
connector using the supplied USB cable.
For customers using Windows
If a message appears on your screen, follow the on-screen instructions
and select Generic USB Hub as the default setting.
and select Generic USB Hub as the default setting.
3
Connect your USB compliant peripheral devices to
the rectangular downstream
the rectangular downstream
USB connectors.
Notes
• Not all computers and/or operating systems support USB
configurations. Check your computer’s instruction manual to see if you
can connect USB devices.
can connect USB devices.
• In most cases, USB driver software needs to be installed on the host
computer. Refer to the peripheral device’s instruction manual for
further details.
further details.
• The monitor functions as a USB hub as long as the monitor is either
“on” or in power saving mode.
• If you connect a keyboard or mouse to the USB connectors and then
boot your computer for the first time, the peripheral devices may not
function. First connect the keyboard and mouse directly to the
computer and set up the USB compliant devices. Then connect them to
this monitor.
function. First connect the keyboard and mouse directly to the
computer and set up the USB compliant devices. Then connect them to
this monitor.
• Do not lean on the monitor when plugging in the USB cables. The
monitor may suddenly shift and cause injury.
AC IN
to USB compliant
peripheral devices
peripheral devices
to a USB compliant
computer
computer
to USB compliant
peripheral devices
peripheral devices
1-3
8
Selecting the on-screen menu
language
(LANGUAGE/INFORMATION)
language
(LANGUAGE/INFORMATION)
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Japanese
versions of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting
is English.
versions of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting
is English.
1
Press the center of the control button.
See page 9 for more information on using the control button.
2
Move the control button to highlight
LANGUAGE/
INFORMATION and press the the center of the
control button again.
control button again.
3
Move the control button
m
/
M
to select
(LANGUAGE), and press the center of the control
button. Then move the control button
button. Then move the control button
m
/
M
to select
a language.
• ENGLISH
• FRANÇAIS: French
• DEUTSCH: German
• ITALIANO: Italian
• ESPAÑOL: Spanish
•
• FRANÇAIS: French
• DEUTSCH: German
• ITALIANO: Italian
• ESPAÑOL: Spanish
•
: Russian
•
: Japanese
To close the menu
Press the center of the control button once to return to the main MENU,
and twice to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu
closes automatically after about 30 seconds.
and twice to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu
closes automatically after about 30 seconds.
To reset to English
See “Resetting the adjustments (RESET)” on page 12.
Customizing Your Monitor
You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the
on-screen menu.
on-screen menu.
Navigating the menu
Press the center of the control button to display the main MENU
on your screen. See page 9 for more information on using the
control button.
on your screen. See page 9 for more information on using the
control button.
Use the control button to select one of the following menus.
EX I T
H - S I Z E / CENT ER
V - S I Z E / CENT ER
P I N / P I N BA L ANCE
KEY / KEY BA L ANCE
ROT A T I ON
ZOOM
COLOR
H - S I Z E / CENT ER
V - S I Z E / CENT ER
P I N / P I N BA L ANCE
KEY / KEY BA L ANCE
ROT A T I ON
ZOOM
COLOR
RESE T
L ANGUAGE / I NFORMA T
N
O
I
DEGAUSS / CANCE L MO
E
R
I
MENU
MENU
b
ENGL I SH
FRANÇA I S
DEUT SCH
I T A L I ANO
ESPAÑOL
SE L ECT
EX I T
LANGUAGE / I NFORMAT I ON
MENU
b
1
EXIT
Select EXIT to close the menu.
2
H-SIZE/CENTER (page 10)
Select the H-SIZE/CENTER
menu to adjust the picture’s
horizontal size and centering.
menu to adjust the picture’s
horizontal size and centering.
3
V-SIZE/CENTER (page 10)
Select the V-SIZE/CENTER
menu to adjust the picture’s
vertical size and centering.
menu to adjust the picture’s
vertical size and centering.
4
PIN/PIN BALANCE (page 10)
Select the PIN/PIN BALANCE
menu to adjust the curvature
picture’s sides.
menu to adjust the curvature
picture’s sides.
5
KEY/KEY BALANCE
(page 11)
(page 11)
Select the KEY/KEY BALANCE
menu to adjust the angle of the
picture’s sides.
menu to adjust the angle of the
picture’s sides.
EX I T
H - S I Z E / CENT ER
V - S I Z E / CENT ER
P I N / P I N BA L ANCE
KEY / KEY BA L ANCE
ROT A T I ON
ZOOM
COLOR
H - S I Z E / CENT ER
V - S I Z E / CENT ER
P I N / P I N BA L ANCE
KEY / KEY BA L ANCE
ROT A T I ON
ZOOM
COLOR
RESE T
L ANGUAGE / I NFORMA T
N
O
I
DEGAUSS / CANCE L MO
E
R
I
MENU
MENU
H - S I Z E
2 6
SE L ECT
EX I T
H - S I ZE / CENTER
V - S I Z E
2 6
SE L ECT
EX I T
V - S I ZE / CENTER
P I N
2 6
SE L ECT
EX I T
P I N / P I N BALANCE
K E Y
2 6
SE L ECT
EX I T
KEY / KEY BALANCE
9
GB
x
Displaying the current input signal
The horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal
are displayed in the BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu. If the
signal matches one of this monitor’s factory preset modes, the
resolution is also displayed.
are displayed in the BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu. If the
signal matches one of this monitor’s factory preset modes, the
resolution is also displayed.
x
Using the control button
1
Display the main MENU.
Press the center of the control button to display the main
MENU on your screen.
MENU on your screen.
2
Select the menu you want to adjust.
Highlight the desired menu by moving the control button up
(
(
M), down (m), and left (<) or right (,) to move sideways.
3
Adjust the menu.
Move the control button left (
<) or right (,) to make the
adjustment.
4
Close the menu.
Press the center of the control button once to return to the
main MENU, and twice to return to normal viewing. If no
buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about
30 seconds.
main MENU, and twice to return to normal viewing. If no
buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about
30 seconds.
x
Resetting the adjustments
You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. See
page 12 for more information on resetting the adjustments.
page 12 for more information on resetting the adjustments.
6
ROTATION (page 11)
Select the ROTATION menu to
adjust the picture’s rotation.
adjust the picture’s rotation.
7
ZOOM (page 11)
Select the ZOOM menu to enlarge
or reduce the picture.
or reduce the picture.
8
COLOR (page 11)
Select the COLOR menu to adjust
the picture’s color temperature.
You can use this to match the
monitor’s colors to a printed
picture’s colors.
the picture’s color temperature.
You can use this to match the
monitor’s colors to a printed
picture’s colors.
9
LANGUAGE/INFORMATION
(page 8, 15)
(page 8, 15)
Select the LANGUAGE/
INFORMATION menu to choose
the on-screen menu’s language
and display this monitor’s
information box.
INFORMATION menu to choose
the on-screen menu’s language
and display this monitor’s
information box.
0
DEGAUSS/CANCEL MOIRE
(page 12)
(page 12)
Select the DEGAUSS/CANCEL
MOIRE menu to degauss the
screen and cancel the moire.
MOIRE menu to degauss the
screen and cancel the moire.
qa
RESET (page 12)
Select the RESET menu to reset
the adjustments.
the adjustments.
RO T A T I ON
2 6
EX I T
ROTAT I ON
Z OOM
2 6
EX I T
ZOOM
K
K
K
R
5 0
G
5 0
B
5 0
SE L ECT
EX I T
COLOR
5000
6500
9300
USER
ENGL I SH
FRANÇA I S
DEUT SCH
I T A L I ANO
ESPAÑOL
SE L ECT
EX I T
LANGUAGE / I NFORMAT I ON
D EGA U S S
ON
SE L ECT
EX I T
DEGAUSS / CANCEL MO I RE
R E S E T
MOD E
A L L
EX I T
RESET
2 6
2 6
6 8 . 7 k H z / 8 5 . 0 H z
1 0 2 4 X 7 6 8
BR I GHTNESS / CONTRAST
the resolution
of the current
input signal
of the current
input signal
the horizontal
and vertical
frequencies of
the current
input signal
and vertical
frequencies of
the current
input signal
MENU
MENU
MENU
b
MENU
MENU
1-4
10
Adjusting the brightness and
contrast
(BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST)
contrast
(BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST)
Brightness and contrast adjustments are made using a separate
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu.
These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu.
These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.
1
Move the control button in any direction.
The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the
screen.
screen.
2
Move the control button
m
/
M
to adjust the
brightness (
), and
<
/
,
to adjust the contrast
(
6
).
The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.
Adjusting the horizontal size or
centering of the picture
(H-SIZE/CENTER)
centering of the picture
(H-SIZE/CENTER)
These settings are stored in memory for the current input signal.
1
Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2
Move the control button to highlight
H-SIZE/
CENTER, and press the center of the control button
again.
again.
The H-SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3
First move the control button
m
/
M
to select the
desired adjustment item. Then move the control
button
button
<
/
,
to make the adjustment.
Adjusting the vertical size or
centering of the picture
(V-SIZE/CENTER)
centering of the picture
(V-SIZE/CENTER)
These settings are stored in memory for the current input signal.
1
Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2
Move the control button to highlight
V-SIZE/
CENTER, and press the center of the control button
again.
again.
The V-SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3
First move the control button
m
/
M
to select the
desired adjustment item. Then move the control
button
button
<
/
,
to make the adjustment.
Adjusting the curvature of the
picture’s sides (PIN/PIN BALANCE)
picture’s sides (PIN/PIN BALANCE)
These settings are stored in memory for the current input signal.
1
Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2
Move the control button to highlight
PIN/PIN
BALANCE, and press the center of the control
button again.
button again.
The PIN/PIN BALANCE menu appears on the screen.
3
First move the control button
m
/
M
to select the
desired adjustment item. Then move the control
button
button
<
/
,
to make the adjustment.
Select
To
H-SIZE
adjust the horizontal size
H-CENTER
adjust the horizontal centering
2 6
2 6
6 8 . 7 k H z / 8 5 . 0 H z
1 0 2 4 X 7 6 8
BR I GHTNESS / CONTRAST
Select
To
V-SIZE
adjust the vertical size
V-CENTER
adjust the vertical centering
Select
To
PIN
expand or contract the picture sides
PIN BALANCE
shift the picture sides to the left or right
11
GB
Adjusting the angle of the picture’s
sides (KEY/KEY BALANCE)
sides (KEY/KEY BALANCE)
These settings are stored in memory for the current input signal.
1
Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2
Move the control button to highlight
KEY/KEY
BALANCE, and press the center of the control
button again.
button again.
The KEY/KEY BALANCE menu appears on the screen.
3
First move the control button
m
/
M
to select the
desired adjustment item. Then move the control
button
button
<
/
,
to make the adjustment.
Adjusting the picture’s rotation
(ROTATION)
(ROTATION)
This setting is stored in memory for all input signals.
1
Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2
Move the control button to highlight
ROTATION,
and press the center of the control button again.
The ROTATION menu appears on the screen.
3
Move the control button
<
/
,
to rotate the picture.
Enlarging or reducing the picture
(ZOOM)
(ZOOM)
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
1
Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2
Move the control button to highlight
ZOOM and
press the center of the control button again.
The ZOOM menu appears on the screen.
3
Move the control button
<
/
,
to enlarge or reduce
the picture.
Note
Adjustment stops when either the horizontal or vertical size reaches its
maximum or minimum value.
maximum or minimum value.
Adjusting the color of the picture
(COLOR)
(COLOR)
The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color
temperature by changing the color level of the white color field.
Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the
temperature is high. This adjustment is useful for matching the
monitor’s colors to a printed picture’s colors.
This setting is stored in memory for all input signals.
temperature by changing the color level of the white color field.
Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the
temperature is high. This adjustment is useful for matching the
monitor’s colors to a printed picture’s colors.
This setting is stored in memory for all input signals.
1
Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2
Move the control button to highlight
COLOR and
press the center of the control button again.
The COLOR menu appears on the screen.
3
Move the control button
<
/
,
to select a color
temperature.
The preset color temperatures are 5000K, 6500K, and 9300K.
Since the default setting is 9300K, the whites will change
from a bluish hue to a reddish hue as the temperature is
lowered to 6500K and 5000K.
Since the default setting is 9300K, the whites will change
from a bluish hue to a reddish hue as the temperature is
lowered to 6500K and 5000K.
4
If necessary, fine tune the color temperature.
First move the control button
</, to select USER. Then
move the control button
m
/
M button to select R (red), G
(green), or B (blue) and move the control button
</, to
make the adjustment.
If you fine tune the color temperature, the new color settings
are stored in memory and recalled whenever you select
USER.
are stored in memory and recalled whenever you select
USER.
Select
To
KEY
adjust the picture width at the top of
the screen
the screen
KEY BALANCE
shift the picture to the left or right at
the top of the screen
the top of the screen
K
K
K
R
5 0
G
5 0
B
5 0
SE L ECT
EX I T
COLOR
5000
6500
9300
USER
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