Getting Started
Setup
Before using this monitor, check that the following items are included in your carton:
•Monitor (1)
•Power cord (1)
•HD15 video signal cable (1)
•Macintosh adapter (1)
•Windows Monitor Information Disk (1)
•Warranty card (1)
•These operating instructions (1)
This monitor works with any IBM or compatible system equipped with VGA or greater graphics capability. Although this monitor works with other platforms running at horizontal frequencies between 30 and 94 kHz (GDM- 400PST9), 30 and 107 kHz
If your PC system is not compatible with DDC2AB and DDC2B+
This monitor uses the No. 9 pin in the video signal connector for DDC2AB and DDC2B+ compatibility.
Some PC systems which are not compatible with either DDC2AB or DDC2B+ may not accept the No. 9 pin. If you are not sure whether your PC system accepts the No. 9 pin or not, use the HD15 (Female)
-HD15 (Male without the No. 9 pin) adapter (not supplied). Make sure the male side (without the No. 9 pin) is connected to the computer.
Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer
adapter is suitable for your needs.
Step 1: Connect the monitor to the
computer
With the computer switched off, connect the video signal cable to the monitor using the supplied HD15 video signal
Macintosh or |
|
compatible | to video output |
computer |
Macintosh adapter (supplied)
to HD15
HD15 video signal cable (supplied)
cable.
•If you are using an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer, refer to the section below.
•If you are using a Macintosh or compatible computer, refer to the following section, “Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer.”
•If you want to use the 5 BNC connectors, refer to the section, “Connecting to the 5 BNC connectors.”
Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
to HD15
IBM PC/AT or |
|
compatible |
|
computer | to video output |
HD15 video signal cable (supplied)
HD15 - HD15 adapter (not supplied)*
*The HD15 - HD15 adapter may be needed for some models.
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About the supplied Macintosh adapter
The supplied Macintosh adapter is compatible with Macintosh LC, Performa, Quadra, Power Macintosh and Power Macintosh G3 series computers.
Macintosh II series and some older versions of Power Book models may need an adapter with micro switches (not supplied).
Connecting to the 5 BNC connectors
to VIDEO IN R/G/B to SYNC IN HD/VD
Connect to the computer in the same way as for the HD15 connector.
To connect the 5 BNC connectors, use the
Notes
•Do not short the pins of the video signal cable.
•The DDC standard does not apply to the 5 BNC connectors. If you use the DDC standard, connect the HD15 connector to the computer with the supplied video signal cable.
