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Getting Started
Getting Started
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to a power outlet
Power cord (supplied)
Automatically Adjusting the Size
and Centering of the Picture
and Centering of the Picture
By pressing the auto sizing and centering (ASC) button, the
size and centering of the picture are automatically adjusted
to fit the screen.
size and centering of the picture are automatically adjusted
to fit the screen.
1
Turn on the monitor and computer.
2
Press the ASC button.
The picture is adjusted to fit the center of the screen.
The picture is adjusted to fit the center of the screen.
Notes
• This function is intended for use with a computer running
• This function is intended for use with a computer running
Windows or similar graphic user interface software that
provides a full-screen picture. It may not work properly if the
background color is dark or if the input picture does not fill the
screen to the edges (such as an MS-DOS prompt).
provides a full-screen picture. It may not work properly if the
background color is dark or if the input picture does not fill the
screen to the edges (such as an MS-DOS prompt).
• The screen may go blank for a few seconds while performing the
auto-sizing function. This is not a malfunction.
• Although the signals for picture aspect ratio 5:4 (resolution: 1280
×
1024) do not fill the screen to the edges, the picture is
accurately displayed.
Selecting the On-screen Display
Language
Language
If you need to change the OSD language, see “Using the
LANG (Language) On-screen Display” on page 17.
The default setting is English.
LANG (Language) On-screen Display” on page 17.
The default setting is English.
Step 2: Connect the power cord
With the monitor switched off, connect one end of the
power cord to the monitor and the other end to a power
outlet.
power cord to the monitor and the other end to a power
outlet.
Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer
The installation of your monitor is complete.
Note
If “OUT OF SCAN RANGE” or “NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears on
the screen, see “Warning Messages” on page 20.
If “OUT OF SCAN RANGE” or “NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears on
the screen, see “Warning Messages” on page 20.
For customers using Windows
®
95
Install the new model information from the “Windows 95 Monitor
Information Disk” into your PC. (To install the file, refer to the
attached “About the Windows 95 Monitor Information Disk/File.”)
Information Disk” into your PC. (To install the file, refer to the
attached “About the Windows 95 Monitor Information Disk/File.”)
This monitor complies with the “VESA
DDC” Plug&Play standard.
If your PC/graphics board complies with DDC, select “Plug and
Play Monitor (VESA DDC)” as “Monitor type” from “Control
Panel” in Windows 95. Some PCs/graphics boards do not comply
with DDC. Even if your computer complies with DDC, it may have
some problems connecting with this monitor. In this case, select this
monitor‘s model name (GDM-400PS or GDM-500PS) as “Monitor
type” in Windows 95.
Play Monitor (VESA DDC)” as “Monitor type” from “Control
Panel” in Windows 95. Some PCs/graphics boards do not comply
with DDC. Even if your computer complies with DDC, it may have
some problems connecting with this monitor. In this case, select this
monitor‘s model name (GDM-400PS or GDM-500PS) as “Monitor
type” in Windows 95.
For customers using Windows NT4.0
Monitor setup in Windows NT4.0 is different from Windows 95 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.
Monitor setup in Windows NT4.0 is different from Windows 95 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.
ASC
to AC IN
8
Getting Started
Selecting the Input Signal
This monitor has two signal input connectors (HD15 and
5BNC) and can be connected to two computers. When the
power of both computers is on, select the input signal you
want to view as follows.
5BNC) and can be connected to two computers. When the
power of both computers is on, select the input signal you
want to view as follows.
1
Turn on the monitor and both computers.
2
Press the INPUT button to select the HD15 or 5BNC
input signal.
Each time you press the INPUT button, the input signal
and corresponding indicator alternate.
input signal.
Each time you press the INPUT button, the input signal
and corresponding indicator alternate.
Selecting the INPUT signal mode
This monitor has two modes of input signal selection,
“AUTO” and “MANUAL.”
“AUTO” and “MANUAL.”
When “AUTO” is selected
If no signal is input from the selected connector, the monitor
automatically selects the other connector’s signal. When you
restart the computer you want to view, or that computer is
in power saving mode, the monitor may automatically
select the other connector’s signal. This is because the
monitor switches from the interrupted signal to the constant
signal. If this happens, manually select the desired signal
using the INPUT button.
automatically selects the other connector’s signal. When you
restart the computer you want to view, or that computer is
in power saving mode, the monitor may automatically
select the other connector’s signal. This is because the
monitor switches from the interrupted signal to the constant
signal. If this happens, manually select the desired signal
using the INPUT button.
When “MANUAL” is selected
Even if no signal is input from the selected connector, the
monitor does not select the other connector’s signal.
monitor does not select the other connector’s signal.
1
Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
The MENU OSD appears.
2
Press the ¨./> and >?// buttons to select “
OPTION,” and press the MENU button again.
The OPTION OSD appears.
OPTION,” and press the MENU button again.
The OPTION OSD appears.
3
Press the ¨./> buttons to select “
(INPUT).”
4
Press the >?// buttons to select “AUTO” or
“MANUAL.”
“MANUAL.”
The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30
seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
For more information on using the OSD, see “Introducing
the On-screen Display System” on page 9.
the On-screen Display System” on page 9.
HD15 BNC
INPUT
MENU
EXIT
CENTER
SIZE
GEOM
COLOR
LANG
ZOOM
SCREEN
OPTION
OK
MENU
MENU
ON
MANUAL DEGAUSS
UNLOCK
1 MIN
OPTION
ZZ...
AUTO
ZZ...
INPUT
1 MIN
OPTION
UNLOCK
MANUAL
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