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Signal 

connectors

Five BNC 

connectors: R, G/S, 

B, H/C, 

and 

V

(red, green/sync, blue, horizontal/combined,

and vertical)

BNC

Separate horizontal

connectors

and vertical sync

R
G/S
B
H/C
V

Green
Blue
Horizontal
Vertical

Composite sync

Red
Green
Blue
Vertical/horizontal
N/A

Interface cable

computer connector

15-pin, 

D-sub, male connector

Sync on green

Red
Green (sync)
Blue
N/A
N/A

Pin

9

Signal

Pin

Signal

1

Red

2

Green

10

3

Blue

11

4

Not connected

12

5

Self test

13

6

Red return

14

7

Green return

15

Not connected

8

Blue return

Not connected
Digital ground
Digital ground
Not connected
Horizontal sync

Vertical sync

Factory-set Display Modes

VGA

640 dots x 350 lines
640 dots x 400 lines

640 dots x 480 lines

1056 dots x 400 lines (132 column)

Super VGA

1024 x 768

800 

dots 

x 600 lines

1024 dots x 768 lines interlaced (8514/A)

1024 dots x 768 lines non-interlaced

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Professional Series Monitor

Summary of Contents for Monitor-17" SVGA Color Monitor .26 dot pitch

Page 1: ...EPSON I Professional Series 17 Monitor U s e r s G u i d e ...

Page 2: ...cuit different from that to which the receiver is connected l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the us...

Page 3: ...ic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Epson America Inc No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication Epson America assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use ...

Page 4: ...t Slots and openings in the top and bottom 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 of the monitor s 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...

Page 5: ...r 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...

Page 6: ...er l appareil l viter de le placer sur un meuble instable 8 I1 est important de ne pas bloquer les ouvertures situees sur le dessus et au dessous de l appareil ce sont des prises d air qui en assurent la ventilation 9 Faire attention a ne pas abimer le cordon electrique ni la prise de courant 10 Un voltage inferieur ou superieur a celui qui est specifiquement design6 pour le moniteur pourrait l en...

Page 7: ... service autorise dans les conditions suivantes A Si le cordon est effiloche ou la prise est endommagee B Si le moniteur est entre en contact avec des liquides comme la pluie ou des boissons renverskes C Si le moniteur ne repond pas normalement aux commandes pas es en suivant les instructions Ajuster uniquement les controles decrits dans les instructions il est possible de gravement endommager l a...

Page 8: ... Monitor to Your Computer 5 Turning On the Monitor 9 The Control Panel 10 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast 11 The Operate Position 11 Using Display Modes 11 Modifying a Factory set Display Mode 12 Recalling a Factory set Display Mode 14 Creating a User defined Display Mod e 15 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 17 vii ...

Page 9: ...Anti glare screen Tilt and swivel base Additionally the monitor can run at a vertical refresh rate of up to 90 Hz to provide a flicker free image I Where to Get Help If you purchased your Epson product 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 ...

Page 10: ...for your records The following sections explain how to attach the tilt and swivel base and connect the monitor to your computer CAUTION Because the monitor weighs approximately 50 lbs you may want to ask another person to help you moue it 1 Attaching the Tilt and Swivel Base Before you attach the tilt and swivel base cover your work area with a blanket or foam pad to avoid scratching the monitor d...

Page 11: ...nd swivel base is flat and parallel to the bottom portion of the base as shown below Notice the four pairs of hooks and the locking tab on the top of the base locking tab hooks upper portion of base I bottom portion of base Professional Series Monitor 3 ...

Page 12: ...3 Position the base next to the bottom of the monitor and fit the hooks into the slots on the monitor 4 Professional Series Monitor ...

Page 13: ...necting the Monitor to Your Computer The Epson Professional Series monitor accepts separate horizontal and vertical sync composite sync and sync on green Epson computers use separate horizontal and vertical sync signals The interface cable that comes with the monitor has five color coded cables which you connect to the five BNC connectors on the monitor Using this interface cable you can connect t...

Page 14: ...eed See your dealer if you need help Then connect the appropriate interface cable s to the connector s on the monitor and computer Perform only the appropriate steps below CAUTION Before you connect the monitor to your computer make sure the monitor compute r and all other peripherals are turned off Follow these steps to connect the monitor to your computer 1 With the screen still facing down noti...

Page 15: ...tating metal barrel of the cable connector with the tabs on the monitor connector tabs 3 Fitting the cable connector s barrel over the monitor connector insert the cable connector into the monitor connector Then turn the cable connector s barrel clockwise as far as possible Professional Series Monitor 7 ...

Page 16: ... type of computer first verify that the computer can support the monitor s weight 50 lbs 6 Turn the monitor upright and place it where you will be using it 7 Plug the interface cable into the video interface on your computer and tighten the screws on the connector For more information on connecting a monitor to your computer see the user s manual for your computer or video adapter card Note The mo...

Page 17: ... set one or more DIP switches or jumpers on the card See your computer or video adapter card users manual Turning On the Monitor Follow these steps to turn on your monitor and computer 1 Turn on your computer 2 To turn on the monitor press the left side of the power switch marked 1 The power indicator lights up after a few seconds Allow 30 seconds for an image to appear power switch panel Professi...

Page 18: ... Power switch Turns the monitor on and off Selector switch Selects the display setting you want to adjust Increment and decrement buttons Adjust display settings Recall button Recalls factory set display settings if any for the current display mode Brightness control Contrast control Adjusts the background brightness Adjusts the contrast between the background and the foreground 10 Professional Se...

Page 19: ...as shown in the illustration of the control panel above Using Display Modes A display mode is a type of graphics adapter format The Epson Professional Series monitor is a multi frequency monitor that can use industry standard and user defined display modes The monitor s microcontroller memory contains these seven factory set display modes Cl VGA 640 x 350 Cl VGA 640 x 400 Cl VGA 640 x 480 0 VGA 10...

Page 20: ...elow describes these settings and shows the corresponding icon for each one Refer to this table as you follow the steps below Icon Display Function setting name I Operate The selector switch should be in the operate position when you are using your monitor as usual and not modifying or creating a display mode i Width Wf Adjusts the overall width of the image Use the increment button to increase th...

Page 21: ...e width of the top edge and decrease the width of the bottom edge Follow these steps to modify a factory set display mode 1 Display an image you want to adjust This ensures the monitor is operating in the factory set mode you want to modify 2 Turn the selector switch to a display setting you want to change The table above describes the settings you can choose from For example if you want to center...

Page 22: ...splay Mode Follow these steps to recall a factory set display mode 1 Display an image for which you want to recall the factory settings This ensures the monitor is operating in the factory set mode you want to recall 2 Turn the selector switch clockwise to any one of the display setting positions 3 Press the recall button by inserting a narrow instrument such as a ball point pen into the recall ho...

Page 23: ...fined display modes at once When it contains seven user defined display modes and you create and store another display mode the monitor automatically overwrites the oldest user defined display mode in memory Troubleshooting This section gives solutions to common problems If none of these methods solves the problem see page 1 for information on where to get help The power indicator does not light 1...

Page 24: ...ls are within the monitor s horizontal and vertical frequency ranges See page 17 The image on the screen is dramatically misaligned when you use a particular application program Create a user defined display mode as described on page 15 The colors on the screen are abnormal Make sure the interface cable is properly connected to the monitor See Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer on page 5 The ...

Page 25: ...at square 0 26 mm Medium short Approximately 50 90 Silica coating 11 8 inches x 8 7 inches f 12 inches 300mm x 225mmf3mm 4 3 Interfacing Requirements Input signal Analog video and TTL sync Video input 0 to 0 714 v Input impedance 75 ohms Horizontal frequency 30 to 57 KHz Vertical frequency non interlaced refresh rate 50 to 90 Hz Professional Series Monitor I7 ...

Page 26: ... Red Green sync Blue N A N A Pin 9 Signal Pin Signal 1 Red 2 Green 10 3 Blue 11 4 Not connected 12 5 Self test 13 6 Red return 14 7 Green return 15 Not connected 8 Blue return Not connected Digital ground Digital ground Not connected Horizontal sync Vertical sync Factory set Display Modes VGA 640 dots x 350 lines 640 dots x 400 lines 640 dots x 480 lines 1056 dots x 400 lines 132 column Super VGA ...

Page 27: ...I 1024 x 768 non interlaced t I I I I I AC Line Voltage 90 to 132 and 180 to 264 VAC 48 to 63 Hz Automatic line voltage selection Input Power 135 watts maximum Environmental Requirements Condition Temperature Humidity non condensing Altitude Operating range 40 to 95 F 5 to 35 C 20 to 80 Non operating range 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C 5 to 90 10 000 ft 40 000 ft 3000 m 12 000 m maximum maximum Profession...

Page 28: ...Dimensions Width Height Depth 16 4 inches 411 mm 15 5 inches 388 mm 17 4 inches 435 mm Weight 50 lbs 22 5 kg 20 Professional Series Monitor ...

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