Sony GDM-400PS Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 6

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° 95 Monitor Information Disk/File (1) • TCO'95 Eco-document (1) (GDM-500PS only) • Warranty card (1) • These operating instructions (I) This monitor works with any IBM or compatible system equipped with VGA ur greater graphics capability. Although this monitor works with other platforms running at horizontal frequencies between 30 and 94 kHz (GDM400PS), 30 and 107 kHz (GDM-500PS), including Macintosh and Power Macintosh systems, a cable adapter is required. Please consult your dealer for advice ort which adapter is suitable for your needs. $te ant iJ With the computer switched off, connect the video signal cable to the monitor using the supplied HD15 video signal cable. • If you are using art 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 computei:." • 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 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 Macintosh or compatible computer I to video output 0 Macintosh adapter (supplied) to HD15 HD15 video signal cable (supplied) About the supplied Macintosh adapter The supplied Macintosh adapter is compatible with Macintosh LC, Performa, Quadra and Power Macintosh 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 a IBM PC/AT, or compatible computer ig ;Ili: to video output HD15 HD15-edepter (not supplied)* to HD15 HD15 video signal cable (supplied) • The MI5 - HD15 adapter may be needed for some models. 6 to VIDEO IN MGM I to SYNC IN HDND Connect to the computer in the same way as for the HD15 connector. To connect the 5 BNC connectors, use the SMF-400 video signal cable (sold separately). Connect the cables from left to right in the following order: Red-Green-Blue-HD-VD. Notes • Do not short the pins of the video signal cable. • The DDC standard does not apply to the 5 DNC connectors. If you use the DDC standard, conned the I-ED15 connector to the computer with the supplied video signal cable.