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Page 3: ...EPSON Professional Series II 20 Monitor User s Guide ...

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Page 5: ...itry Slots and openings on the top and back of the cabinet are provided for ventilation do not block or cover these openings I0 Be careful not to damage the power cord or plug 11 Voltages outside 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 Iabel 12 Plug the power cord only into a gr...

Page 6: ...wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel under the following conditions A If the power 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 ot...

Page 7: ...ontal Convergence 31 Selecting the Color Temperature 33 Defining Your Own Color Temperature 36 Reducing Color Impurity 37 Cleaning the Monitor 38 Troubleshooting 38 The screen and the LCD do not come on 39 The screen is blank and the LCD displays H V SYNC OFF H SYNC OFF or V SYNC OFF 39 The screen is blank and the LCD does not display a SYNC OFF error message 40 There is an image on the screen but...

Page 8: ...uality is poor 42 Additional error messages 43 Factory set Video Modes 44 Specifications 49 Trinitron CRT 49 Display 49 Interfacing Requirements 50 AC Line Voltage 51 Environmental Requirements 51 Reliability 51 Safety Standards 51 External Controls 52 Adjustable Display Parameters 52 Physical Characteristics 52 Interface Connectors 54 v i i i Professional Series II Monitor ...

Page 9: ...32 column Super VGA 800 x 600 interlaced 1024 x 768 8514 A non interlaced 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 1024 with a refresh rate of up to 76 Hz I Storage space for up to eight user defined video modes J Automatic scanning of all horizontal frequencies from 30 to 82 KHz and all vertical frequencies from 50 to 160 Hz 1 LCD display which allows you to view the number of the current video mode easily adjust d...

Page 10: ...ility of connecting two or more monitors to one video controller This manual provides instructions on how to set up and use the monitor It describes how to use the control panel buttons to modify recall and create video modes adjust the vertical and horizontal convergence select or define a color temperature and perform other tasks It also lists the monitor s 14 factory set video modes and provide...

Page 11: ...st Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center J Sales of ribbons supplies parts documentation and accessories for your Epson product J Customer Relations J Epson Fax Back technical information service also available directly by calling the toll number 310 782 3214 J Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products J User group locations If you purchased your monito...

Page 12: ... the monitor only on a strong table or desk do not place it on your computer monitor video interface cable AC power cord If anything is missing or looks damaged contact your Epson dealer immediately In addition make sure you have a warranty card and a registration card Complete the registration card and return it to Epson so you ll receive update information Keep the warranty card for your records...

Page 13: ...ace to hold your equipment and work materials J Do not place the monitor on your computer IJ For your comfort it is best to place the monitor directly in front of you and sit about an arm s length away from it J To minimize glare and reduce eye fatigue position the monitor so that sunlight desk lamps or overhead lights do not shine directly on the screen The monitor has one D Sub VGA connector and...

Page 14: ...r Computer Before you connect the monitor to your computer you need to make sure your computer and or video adapter card is set up for use with the monitor If necessary install an appropriate video adapter card in your computer and set any DIP switches or jumpers on the card to match the monitor You may also need to change jumper settings inside the computer See your computer and or video adapter ...

Page 15: ...2 power button Turn the monitor around so you can see the back panel VGA connector BNC COn vents nectors AC power high impedance 75 Ohm switch i n l e t Professional Series II Monitor 7 ...

Page 16: ...he monitor into the VGA connector labeled D SUB INPUT and tighten the screws on the cable connector 4 Plug the other end of the video cable into the video interface on your computer and tighten the connector screws See your computer and or video adapter card manual for more detailed instructions 5 Plug the monitor s power cord into the AC power inlet on the back panel and then into a grounded eart...

Page 17: ...d swivel base to position the screen at a good viewing angle For comfortable viewing the top of the screen should be slightly below eye level when you are sitting in front of the monitor Your line of sight to the screen should be about 10 to 20 below the horizontal Professional Series II Monitor 9 ...

Page 18: ...e for each additional monitor These cables and connectors are available at computer and electronics stores For best results make sure the video interface cables for connecting the monitors to each other are the same length and impedance Also avoid using very long cables because this may affect the quality of the images displayed on the additional monitor s Note It is best to connect no more than t...

Page 19: ...tor is already connected to your computer unplug its power cord from the electrical outlet and the AC power inlet Then disconnect the video interface cable s from the monitor and the computer 3 Connect each of the five T connectors to the first monitor s five BNC connectors as shown below To do this align the cutouts in the T connector with the tabs on the monitor connector and plug in the T conne...

Page 20: ...t monitor as shown below The table following the illustration shows how to match each color coded cable with the appropriate T connector red cable I connector Connecting the co or coded cables Cable Connect cable to the T connector labeled B l a c k v White or grey H H V B l u e B G r e e n G R e d R 12 Professional Series II Monitor ...

Page 21: ... T connector ce cable 7 Then connect each 75Q video interface cable to the appropriate BNC connector on the second monitor Connect the cable from the T connector labeled V to the BNC connector labeled V the cable from the T connector labeled H HtV to the BNC connector labeled H H V and so on The illustration on the next page shows two monitors connected to the computer s video interface Profession...

Page 22: ...8 Set the first monitor s HIGH 75Q switch to HIGH and the second monitor s HIGHi75Q switch to 750 as shown below e _ ___ s I _I i II I _ _ ___ E i II IEzz r I I 14 Professional Series II Monitor ...

Page 23: ...ch monitor s power cord into the AC power inlet on its back panel and then into a grounded earthed electrical outlet Connecting three monitors To connect three monitors to one video interface follow the appropriate steps above as well as these general guidelines U Connect T connectors to the BNC connectors on the first and second monitors U Connect the color coded video interface cable to the comp...

Page 24: ... you turn on the computer 2 To turn on the monitor press the power button on the left side of the control panel The LCD first displays W a i t Start up and then F w release n nn where n nn is your monitor s firmware release number Then you see the message Test in progress for two or three seconds while the monitor performs internal tests I power button LCD control panel 16 Professional Series II M...

Page 25: ...es to display Mode not found If the LCD displays H V SYNC OFF H SYNC OFF or V SYNC OFF see page 39 in Troubleshooting If it displays another error message see the appropriate section in Troubleshooting You first see an image on the screen when the LCD displays the number of the current video mode or Mode not found Note If you do not touch the power button or any control panel buttons for about 30 ...

Page 26: ...r the illustration describes their functions Function button Adjustment button If I Brightness button Degauss button I I Memory select button Memory store button Memory recall button I Contrast button Input select button Control panel buttons 18 Professional Series II Monitor ...

Page 27: ...ttons Note While you are using the control panel buttons to adjust the image the LCD display changes If you do not press any buttons for 10 seconds however the LCD redisplays the number of the current video mode or Mode not found To return to the adjustment you were making press FUNCT Professional Series II Monitor 19 ...

Page 28: ... example in the illustration below the arrow points to D SUB If the video input setting matches the type of video input the monitor is using the LCD displays the number of the current video mode such as Video Mode 3 or Mode not found For example if you connected your video interface cable to the monitor s VGA connector and the video input setting is D SUB the arrow points to D SUB as shown above I...

Page 29: ...ast button controls the intensity of the displayed image Brightness button Contrast button To adjust the brightness and contrast follow these steps 1 To adjust the brightness press the or side of the Brightness button The LCD displays a scale composed of vertical bars such as Brght 11111 Press and hold down the side of the Brightness button to increase the brightness or the side to decrease it Whe...

Page 30: ... multifrequency monitor that can use up to 22 industry standard and user defined video modes The monitor s memory contains fourteen factory set video modes described on page 44 In addition you can create up to eight user defined video modes When the monitor is using a factory set or user defined video mode the LCD displays Video Mode n where n is the number of the current video mode If the LCD is ...

Page 31: ...all a factory set video mode and create a user defined video mode For each mode you can set any of the four display parameters listed in the following table Refer to this table as you follow the steps below Display parameters Parameter Function Horizontal t Centers the image horizontally Press and hold down the phase side of the Adjustment button to move the image left or the Width side to move th...

Page 32: ... height of the image or the side to increase its height l A scale of 0 to 9 is available Note In addition to the horizontal phase width vertical shift and height you can also adjust the monitor s vertical and horizontal convergence and color temperature Changes you make to the settings of these parameters however affect the monitor as a whole and apply to all video modes Sections later in this man...

Page 33: ...s or Contrast button to turn it back on To customize the screen image when the LCD displays 1 Press FUNCT The LCD displays the name of a display parameter you can adjust such as Hor Phase 4 The number next to the display parameter name indicates the current setting 2 You can adjust the displayed parameter as described in step 3 or press FUNCT until you see the name of a parameter you want to adjus...

Page 34: ...rameters apply to all video modes Sections later in this manual describe how to set them Note If you press FUNCT when the LCD displays Color Temp 3 the LCD displays a message such as RED adjust 5 To exit from this display press MEM SEL twice 3 Adjust the image using the Adjustment button as described in the table on pages 23 and 24 4 Press FUNCT until you see the name of the next parameter if any ...

Page 35: ...Video Mode When the monitor is using a factory set video mode you modified you can recall the original settings for the mode When the LCD displays a factory set video mode number 1 through 14 follow the steps in this section to restore its factory settings If the LCD is off press the Brightness or Contrast button to turn it back on Note You can recall the original settings only for factory set vid...

Page 36: ...plays Mode not found you can enter and save your own display parameter settings to create a user defined video mode If the LCD is off press the Brightness or Contrast button to turn it back on Follow these steps to create a user defined video mode 1 Press FUNCT The LCD displays the name of a display parameter you can adjust such as Hor Phase 4 The number next to the parameter name indicates the cu...

Page 37: ...onv I Color temperature l Color Temp Changes you make to these parameters apply to all video modes Sections later in this manual describe how to set them Note If you press FUNCT when the LCD displays Color Temp 3 the LCD displays a message such as RED adjust 5 To exit from this display press MEM SEL twice Adjust the image using the Adjustment button as described in the table on pages 23 and 24 Pre...

Page 38: ...emory If you want to store your settings over the previous display information for this mode go to step 7 If you want to store your settings over another user defined video mode select another mode by pressing the or side of the Adjustment button Before you go to step 7 make sure you want to store your settings over the previous settings for the mode you select After you store new display informat...

Page 39: ...e LCD displays the name of a display parameter you can adjust such as Hor Phase 4 The number next to the display parameter name indicates the current setting 2 To adjust the vertical convergence press FUNCT until the LCD displays Vert Conv Pressing FUNCT accesses the display parameters in the order listed in the table below You can press MEM RCL to move backward through the parameters Display para...

Page 40: ...djustment button to separate the red and blue beams or move them closer together as shown in the table below The green beams remain in place A scale of 0 to 9 is available and the factory setting is 4 Adjusting the vertical convergence Adjustment button Red beams move Blue beams move 1 UP i UP D o w n red _ 1 ____ blue green horizontal lines 4 To adjust the horizontal convergence press FUNCT until...

Page 41: ... to 9 is available and the factory setting is 4 Adjusting the horizontal convergence Adjustment button Blue beams move g r e e n I j I 8j I I I I 1 I vertical lines I I I red blue After 10 seconds the LCD displays the number of the current video mode or Mode not found If you do not touch any control panel buttons for 30 seconds the monitor saves your vertical and horizontal convergence settings Yo...

Page 42: ...te and color temperature 2 6500 K provides a more reddish shade of white Note Changes you make to the monitor s color temperature apply to all video modes To select a color temperature follow these steps 1 Press FUNCT The LCD displays the name of a display parameter you can adjust such as Hor Phase 4 The number next to the display parameter name indicates the current setting 2 Press FUNCT until th...

Page 43: ...n v 1Color Temp If you press FUNCT when the LCD displays 3 When the LCD displays Color Temp 1 the color temperature setting is 9300 K When the LCD displays Color Temp 2 the color temperature setting is 6500 K When the LCD displays Color Temp 3 the user defined color temperature takes effect The next section describes how to define your own color temperature To select the color temperature you want...

Page 44: ...ys Color Temp 3 3 Press FUNCT The LCD displays a message such as RED adjust 5 To select the color red green or blue you want to adjust press FUNCT until the LCD displays its name 4 To adjust the amount of the color the monitor displays press and hold down the or side of the Adjustment button A scale of 0 to 9 is available As you adjust the amount of a color the shade of white on the screen changes...

Page 45: ...ining a color temperature After 10 seconds the LCD displays the number of the current video mode or Mode not found Reducing Color Impurity You can use the Degauss button shown below to minimize distortion and color impurity such as colored spots on the screen caused by magnetic fields If you notice distortion or color impurity on your screen electromagnetic interference is present Press the Degaus...

Page 46: ... you may encounter If these procedures do not solve the problem see page 3 for information on where to get help Note Some of the error messages in this section are marked with an asterisk The LCD may display these error messages for only one or two seconds Depending on the sync switching procedure of your computer or display adapter card you may also see any of these messages when the monitor chan...

Page 47: ... the video interface cable is properly connected to the monitor s VGA connector and to the computer s video interface If you are using the monitor s BNC connectors make sure all your video interface cables are properly connected See Connecting the Monitor to Your Computer on page 6 or Connecting Two or More Monitors to One Video Controller on page 10 3 Press INPUT SEL on the monitor s control pane...

Page 48: ...0 seconds the monitor automatically turns off the LCD When the LCD is off you can still see a dim image on it To turn the LCD back on when it dimly displays the number of the current video mode or Mode not found press the or side of the Brightness or Contrast button To turn the LCD back on when it dimly displays Mem Select press MEM SEL The LCD displays Mode not found The display parameter setting...

Page 49: ...e as described on page 31 2 The monitor may need servicing You want to change the shade of white on the screen Select another color temperature as described on page 34 or define your own color temperature as described on page 36 There are colored spots on the screen or the image is distorted There is bad color purity or distortion because electromagnetic interference is present Press the Degauss b...

Page 50: ...1 If you connected two monitors set their HIGHi75Q switches according to step 8 on page 14 If you connected more than two monitors set their HIGHi75Q switches as described at the top of page 15 2 Make sure the interface cables connecting the monitors to each other are the same length and impedance and as short as possible 3 To maintain image quality it is best to connect no more than three monitor...

Page 51: ...ure the horizontal input signals of the computer s display adapter are within the monitor s horizontal frequency range 30 to 82 KHz Make sure the vertical input signals of the computer s display adapter are within the monitor s vertical frequency range 50 to 160 Hz Contact your dealer or service representative the monitor needs repair Contact your dealer or service representative the monitor needs...

Page 52: ...ontal Total Active Blanking Front porch Sync width Back porch psec wc pet pet psec psec 3 2 6 0 0 1 3 0 4 3 1 7 7 8 8 0 0 2 6 4 0 0 1 0 5 6 2 5 4 2 2 6 4 0 0 636 16 Total C Active Total msec 14 637 449 Active msec 13 040 400 Blanking msec 1 597 49 49 Front porch msec 0 424 13 13 Sync width msec 0 065 2 2 Back porch msec 1 108 34 34 lines 449 449 I 400 400 4 9 I 12 t 2 Sync polarity Lines 4 4 Profe...

Page 53: ...Pixels I Time 1 Pixels Time I Pixels psec 31 778 800 psec 25 422 640 pet 6 356 160 pet 1 0 636 16 Pet 3 813 96 Pet 1 907 48 I Time I Lines I Time msec 16 683 525 17 778 msec msec msec 17 067 0 771 I 0 028 msec 1 0 064 1 2 0 057 2 1 0 106 4 msec 1 1 05 33 I 0 626 Lines 1 Time 625 1 16 579 I 600 15 840 25 0 739 1 0 026 L I Lines 628 600 28 1 23 Video mode 5 6 1 7 Professional Series II Monitor 4 5 ...

Page 54: ... continued I Parameter I Clock freq f 1024 x 768 65 0 Horizontal freq KHz Horizontal Total Active Blanking Front porch Sync width Bock porch t 600 i 10 802 23 I 0 5631 0 577 z 0 600 t 1 2 9 4 6 Professional Series II Monitor ...

Page 55: ...Factory set video modes continued Professional Series II Monitor 4 7 ...

Page 56: ...0 1680 12 326 1664 A c t i v e Blanking Front porch c Sync width 1 psec 1 1 000 1 125 1 0 770 104 c t t Back porch psec 1 944 243 1 837 248 Vertical Time Lines Time Lines Blanking 1m s e c 1 0 5 1 1 3 8 1 0 518 1 42 Front porch m s e c 0 040 1 3 1 0 024 1 2 Sync width I msec I 0 081 I 6 I 0 0 9 9 I 8 Back porch m s e c 0 390 29 0 395 1 32 Sync polarity I I I Horizontal I I I Vertical I I I Video m...

Page 57: ...c coating Display Image size landscape mode 13 8 inches x 10 3 inches 350 mm x 263 mm or 13 4 inches x 10 6 inches 342 mm x 270 mm depending on video mode Aspect ratio 4 3 or 5 4 depending on video mode Video bandwidth 150 MHz 3 5 ns nanosecond rise and fall time Resolution Up to 1280 x 1024 at 76 Hz refresh rate Misconvergence 0 3 mm in center 0 4 mm in comers Intensity 25 fL 3 fL Professional Se...

Page 58: ...rate autoscan Signal connectors One 15 pin D Sub miniature VGA connector five BNC connectors V H H V B G and R vertical horizontal combined blue green and red Video RGB analog Input impedance high or 75R switch selectable Sync Composite sync on green composite horizontal and vertical sync at TTL level or separate horizontal and vertical sync at TTL level 5 0 Professional Series II Monitor ...

Page 59: ...2 VAC and 180 to 264 VAC Frequency 48 to 63 Hz Line voltage connector CEE 22 6A Environmental Requirements Operating range non condensing 20 to 80 RH i 10 000 ft 3 000 m Reliability MTBF 4 F to 140 F 5 to 90 RH I 40 000 ft 12 000 m Over 50 000 hours Safety Standards UL CSA DHHS and VDE approved Professional Series II Monitor 51 ...

Page 60: ...ast button Degauss button Input select button Back HIGHi75Q switch Adjustable Display Parameters Horizontal phase width vertical shift height vertical convergence horizontal convergence color temperature Physical Characteristics Weight 81 lbs 37 kg Width 19 6 inches 498 mm Height 19 0 inches 485 mm Depth 21 2 inches 538 mm 52 Professional Series II Monitor ...

Page 61: ...Dimensions 21 2 538 mm 5 2 132 mm 15 2 385 mm 19 6 498 mm 15 0 380 mm 15 4 392 mm 4 w t 13 0 330 mm Tilt and swivel base Professional Series II Monitor 53 ...

Page 62: ...b miniature VGA Mini D sub connector pin signals If you want to use the monitor s BNC connectors check the table below to determine which video interface cable s and BNC connectors to use with your system BNC connector signals Blue 5 4 Professional Series II Monitor ...

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