Apple ColorSync Display User’s manual
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Contents Communications regulation information for ColorSync Display 17" (16.
Finding answers 18 Obtaining online support and updated Apple software What to do next 18 19 Mac OS–based computers 19 Windows-based computers 19 2 Installing and Using Apple Displays Software Installing Apple Displays software 21 21 Learning about Apple Displays software with System 7.
Pincushion 39 Vertical Shift 39 Horizontal Shift Rotate 40 40 Default 40 Adjusting color settings and other features Color Temperature Overscan 41 Scan Rate 41 Degauss 41 41 Adjusting convergence Vertical Horizontal 40 42 42 42 4 Tips and Troubleshooting Care and cleaning 43 43 Protecting your monitor from theft 44 Troubleshooting common problems 44 Monitor power and screen appearance 45 Monitors & Sound control panel for Mac OS–based computers Appendix A Using ColorSync Softwa
Communications regulation information for ColorSync Display 17" (16.1" VIS) FCC declaration of conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
Communications regulation information for ColorSync Display 17" (16.1" VIS) (continued) Industry Canada statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. VCCI Class 2 statement Communications Regulation Information for ColorSync Display 17" (16.
Communications regulation information for ColorSync Display 20" (19" VIS) FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
1 Setting Up Your Monitor The ColorSync Display is a Trinitron® color monitor that supports a variety of resolutions and features advanced controls for accurate color rendering. The monitor works with Mac OS–based and Windows-based computers. This chapter reviews important safety information and explains how to set up and connect your monitor to your computer.
For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
WARNING Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product, and do not permit them to handle any cables. What about electromagnetic emissions? There has been recent public discussion of the possible health effects of prolonged exposure to extremely low frequency (ELF) and very low frequency (VLF) electromagnetic fields.
Getting ready to set up your ColorSync Display Before you set up your monitor, make sure you have easy access to the following items that came with your monitor: O ¤ ® Monitor cable Ambient light tool Power cord VGA adapter Software Note: Your power cord may look different from the one pictured.
Your ColorSync Display at a glance V ADB port (for mouse or keyboard) O ¤ ® Power indicator light Control buttons ® Power button O Contrast controls Monitor cable (includes monitor connector and ADB connector) ¤ Brightness controls V ADB port (for mouse or keyboard) Power cord V ADB connector ™ Monitor connector Setting Up Your Monitor 5
Do you need to install a video card? The monitor is preadjusted and supports the following scan ranges: m horizontal scan rate of 30–80 kilohertz (ColorSync Display 17" [16.1" VIS]); 30–94 kilohertz (ColorSync Display 20" [19" VIS]) m vertical refresh rate of 40–120 hertz (ColorSync Display 17" [16.
Note: The Apple 8•24, Apple 8•24GC, and most NuBus™ video cards are not compatible with your monitor. In addition, some third-party PCI cards are not fully compatible with your monitor. Mac OS–based computers If you are not sure whether your computer has appropriate built-in video capability, check with an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider. If your computer does not have the video capability necessary to use your monitor, you need to purchase a video card.
Positioning the monitor IMPORTANT When you unpack or move the monitor, don’t set the monitor down at an angle; you might damage the monitor stand. Once your monitor is in place on a desk or table, follow these steps: 1 Place the monitor so the screen faces the user. 2 To slide the monitor, lift the front up slightly and push or pull in the direction you want. 3 Adjust the viewing angle of the monitor by tilting it up or down and turning it left or right on its stand.
Note: After you set up and configure the monitor, adjust the image and colors on the screen to match your environment. For example, in a bright room, contrast is usually best set at maximum; in a dim room, lower contrast is usually more comfortable. See Chapter 2, “Installing and Using Apple Displays Software,” for more information about making screen and color adjustments using Apple Displays software for Mac OS–based computers.
Connecting the power cord 1 Connect the socket end of the power cord to the power cord receptacle on the back of the monitor. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded outlet or power strip. Note: You may have a power jumper cord instead of a power wall cord. In this case, plug the power jumper cord into the power socket on the back of your computer.
1 Plug the monitor connector on the monitor cable into the monitor port (marked by ™) on the back of your computer. If your computer has more than one monitor port, see the manual that came with your computer for information on choosing the correct port. If you installed a video card in your computer, connect the monitor connector on the monitor cable to the video card’s port. For more information about installing video cards, see the manual that came with your computer or video card.
Connecting the monitor cable to various video connectors To connect the monitor to a high-density port (45-pin port) instead of a standard monitor port (15-pin port), you need to use an adapter. This adapter is usually provided with your computer. If you don’t have one, you can purchase an adapter (Apple part number M2681LL/A) from an Appleauthorized dealer.
Connecting the monitor cable to a Windows-based computer Although the monitor cable is a split cable with two connectors, you will use only the monitor connector with your computer. 1 Connect the VGA adapter to the monitor connector (marked by ™) on the monitor cable. Monitor port on Windows-based computer VGA adapter ∆ Monitor connector 2 Tighten the thumbscrews on the connection. You can prevent bad connections and accidental damage by tightening the thumbscrews.
Connecting a Mac OS–based computer keyboard and mouse to your monitor If you wish, you can plug your keyboard and mouse directly into the monitor, rather than into the back of your computer. There is one ADB port on each side of the monitor for your keyboard and mouse (or any other ADB device). IMPORTANT Always be sure your computer is shut down before you plug in or disconnect ADB cables.
Using more than one monitor If your computer has expansion slots, you can use your monitor with one or more additional monitors connected to your computer. You may need a video card for each additional monitor you are using. See the manual that came with your computer for more information. If your Mac OS–based computer has one ADB port, you can still connect two ColorSync monitors. You’ll need a special cable to split the ADB connector cable into two parts.
Turning the monitor on To turn on the monitor for the first time: 1 Plug in the computer’s power cord. 2 Press the power button on the monitor. O ¤ ® Power indicator light Power button If you plug your monitor directly into your computer, no power indicator light goes on until you start up your computer. If you plug your monitor into a wall outlet, the monitor’s amber power indicator light goes on. When you start up your computer, the indicator light turns green.
WARNING Before making any screen or sound adjustments, install the Apple Displays software on your Mac OS–based computer. Using software other than the new Apple Displays software that came with your monitor could damage your monitor. Using the monitor with Windows-based computers In most cases, once you turn on the monitor, you will not have to make any adjustments to the screen image. If necessary, you can adjust or fine-tune the image to suit your personal preference.
Finding answers When you have questions about using your monitor, there are several places you can look for answers. This manual Use this manual to set up your monitor, install Apple Displays software for Mac OS–based computers, install ColorSync Display setup information and use onscreen controls for Windows-based computers, and find solutions to common problems.
What to do next Mac OS–based computers Go to the next chapter for information about installing and using Apple Displays software. Windows-based computers Go to Chapter 3, “Using Your Monitor With Windows-Based Computers,” for information on installing ColorSync Display setup information and using the control buttons to open onscreen menus for screen image adjustments.
2 Installing and Using Apple Displays Software This chapter explains how to install Apple Displays software on your Mac OS–based computer and provides an overview of software features. If you’re using the monitor with a Windows-based computer, see Chapter 3, “Using Your Monitor With Windows-Based Computers.” Installing Apple Displays software To install Apple Displays software on a Mac OS–based computer, follow these steps: 1 Make sure you have System 7.5 or later installed.
3 Double-click the CD icon to see what’s on the CD-ROM disc. The Apple Displays Software CD window opens. 4 Double-click the folder that contains your language preference. For example, if you’d like to install Apple Displays software in English, double-click the English folder. 5 Double-click the Apple Displays Software folder. 6 Double-click the Apple Displays Read Me file and read the document.
10 Click Agree once you’ve read and agreed to the terms in the document. The Install Apple Displays Software dialog box appears. Destination disk 11 Make sure the destination disk named is the startup disk of your computer. If it isn’t, click Switch Disk until you see the right name. 12 Select Easy Install; then, click Install. The Installer takes a few moments to calculate what needs to be done and then begins to copy files.
IMPORTANT If you reinstall system software on your computer, you must reinstall the Apple Displays software. Note: If you press a control button under the screen on the left front of your monitor and do not see the Monitors & Sound control panel, you probably haven’t set up your monitor correctly. Make sure the ADB connector on the monitor cable is connected directly to your computer’s ADB port. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up Your Monitor,” for more information.
Monitors & Sound Guide provides onscreen help on how to use Apple Displays software. Monitors & Sound Guide provides information about the following topics: sound, monitors (Apple Displays extras), monitors (standard settings), and troubleshooting. Click the Topics button to open these topic areas and choose a topic. Then, select a question in the list and click OK to open detailed instructions.
When you need more information about an instruction or term m Click the “Huh?” button if it is available. m If an unfamiliar word is underlined, click it to get a definition. Title bar Zoom box Topics button “Huh?” button Navigation buttons Screen controls at a glance The buttons on the front of your monitor provide a quick way to adjust the screen image. In most cases, you won’t need to adjust the screen image unless you make changes to screen resolution.
The Contrast and Brightness controls have an onscreen indicator that appears when you press a button on the front of your monitor. For example, pressing a Brightness control displays the Brightness indicator. Lowest setting Current setting Highest setting When you make an adjustment, the indicator bar moves to show the current setting. When you’ve finished making adjustments, the indicator disappears automatically.
After a moment, the Monitors & Sound control panel appears on your screen. Monitors & Sound buttons at a glance The large buttons across the top of the Monitors & Sound control panel are used to select different options. Button Description Use the Monitor button to adjust color depth, resolution, contrast, and brightness settings. Use the Arrange button to configure more than one monitor. This button appears on your screen if you have more than one video port on your computer.
Button Description Use the Alerts button to change your computer’s alert sound. Use the Geometry button to change the image options for your monitor. You can change the size and shape of the screen image, adjust convergence, and turn overscan on and off. Use the Color button to change color calibration, gamma curve, white point, and ambient light settings, and to import or export a ColorSync profile. (For more information on ColorSync software, see Appendix A.
m The ColorSync profile included with your monitor works with other device profiles to ensure the closest match possible between monitor color and printed color. See Appendix A, “Using ColorSync Software” for more information. To refine the color profile, you can use the Color window in the Monitors & Sound control panel to further adjust for your specific monitor and lighting conditions. m To correct for ambient light conditions, the color depth on your monitor must be set to “Millions of Colors.
Using DigitalColor Meter DigitalColor Meter and your monitor work together to identify colors on your screen based on the standard color gamuts defined by the Commission on Illumination (CIE). DigitalColor Meter can also identify colors using the PANTONE® system. PANTONE is a color-simulation system used to specify ink colors for highend printers. Colors are described using their printing ink formulation, which is identified by a specific PANTONE number.
Specifying colors using the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM® In some application programs, you can use Apple’s Color Picker in conjunction with the PANTONE® Color Picker to specify PANTONE® colors. The PANTONE Color Picker extension is automatically installed along with the rest of the Apple Displays software. For example, in a variety of applications, Apple’s Color Picker is automatically launched when a new color needs to be specified. Often, a menu of several different color systems is available to choose from.
Conserving energy Use the Energy Saver control panel to tell the monitor whether to conserve energy after a specified period of inactivity. You can use the control panel with your monitor or any other Apple monitor that complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program. (Look for the EPA Energy Star logo on the monitor box.) Note: When you save energy, you save natural resources and reduce pollution.
IMPORTANT If you use Energy Saver, make sure you turn it off when you’re doing disk-intensive tasks such as copying a large number of files, downloading large files from an online service, or printing a very large file. If Energy Saver is activated during a disk-intensive task, the task may be terminated prematurely and you may need to recopy or reprint a file.
3 Using Your Monitor With Windows-Based Computers This chapter describes how to install the ColorSync Display setup file and adjust the screen image on the ColorSync Display. In most cases, you won’t need to adjust the image unless you make changes to screen resolution. Note: If you’re using the monitor with a Mac OS–based computer, refer to Chapter 2, “Installing and Using Apple Displays Software.
Installing ColorSync Display setup information for Windows On Windows systems, new devices are automatically detected when they are connected to your computer (if it is VESA DDC compliant). If you are not using Windows, see the manual that came with your video card for setup information. To determine that Windows has correctly identified your monitor, check Monitor Type in the Display Properties dialog box. Performing this check will ensure that the ColorSync Display setup information has been installed.
6 Insert the Apple Displays Software CD-ROM disc into your CD-ROM disc drive. If you do not have a CD-ROM disc drive, see the service and support information that came with your monitor for information on how to order floppy disks. 7 Click the Have Disk button. 8 Choose the CD-ROM disc drive and click OK. If an error occurs, make sure you’ve selected the correct disc drive. 9 Choose the ColorSync Display in the Monitor Type field and click OK. You’re now ready to use your monitor with your computer.
Using onscreen controls Your monitor comes with a set of onscreen controls you use to adjust the screen image. Icon is highlighted to show the menu you’ve selected Indicates the topic you’ve selected - + Shows the current value of the topic you’ve selected Use the buttons on the front of your monitor to open the Monitor Controls window and select topics from the menus. Click any button to open the Monitor Controls window. Press o or ø to select a menu.
Adjusting screen geometry Select to show the Geometry menu. - + Use the Geometry menu to adjust the height and width of the screen image, center the image on the screen, and so on. Width Adjusts the width of the screen image. Press – to decrease width. Press + to increase width. When the width and height of the screen image are set properly, you can see the entire image on the screen. Height Adjusts the height of the screen image. Press – to decrease height. Press + to increase height.
Horizontal Shift Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. Press – to move the image to the left. Press + to move the image to the right. When the screen image is centered properly, there is an equal border around all edges of the image. Rotate Rotates the screen image. Press – to rotate counterclockwise. Press + to rotate clockwise. When the rotation of the screen image is set properly, all four sides of the image are parallel to the edges of the screen and the image is rectangular.
Color Temperature Adjusts the color temperature of your monitor. The color temperature (or white point) you select for your monitor sets the mix of red, green, and blue light that makes the color white. This color temperature sets the foundation for other colors on your monitor. The color temperature of your monitor can be changed to one of the following Kelvin temperatures: 4100 K, 5000 K, 6500 K, 7500 K, or 9300 K. (Kelvin is a temperature scale used in scientific applications.
Adjusting convergence Select to show the Convergence menu. - + Red, green, and blue signals in your monitor converge to create the colors you see on your screen. If the convergence is not set properly, images or text on your screen may appear blurred, or you may get a “rainbow” effect with several colors forming the edges of images on the screen.
4 Tips and Troubleshooting This chapter includes information on the care and cleaning of your monitor, protecting your monitor from theft, and troubleshooting. Care and cleaning m Do not block the monitor’s vents. m Do not let liquid get on or into the monitor. m If you will not be using your monitor and computer for a long period of time (a day or more), make sure you turn off the computer (and your monitor, if necessary).
4 Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner on a soft cloth and wipe the screen. Don’t spray the cleaner onto the screen, because the liquid may drip inside the monitor. WARNING Do not use a cleaner that contains alcohol or acetone. You might damage the screen. Protecting your monitor from theft The slot at the base of the monitor in the back is for connecting a security lock.
Monitor power and screen appearance IMPORTANT Detailed instructions for Apple Displays software are provided in Macintosh Guide (called Mac OS Guide on some computers) and in Monitors & Sound Guide. For Windows users, detailed instructions about onscreen controls are provided in Chapter 3, “Using Your Monitor With WindowsBased Computers.” The monitor’s power indicator light doesn’t come on. m Make sure the monitor power button is turned on. m Make sure the computer is turned on.
No image appears on the screen and the monitor’s power indicator light is on. m Make sure the monitor cable is connected correctly to the computer. m Make sure the thumbscrews on the monitor cable are tightened securely. m Make sure the contrast (O) and brightness (¤) controls are set correctly. The contrast and brightness controls are on the front of your monitor. m Restart your computer, holding down x-Option AV. This resets the monitor to factory default settings. The screen is dark or appears dim.
Contrast (O) and brightness (¤) controls on the front of the monitor don’t appear to work. m For Mac OS–based computers, your monitor may have the contrast (O) and brightness (¤) controls disabled. Click the Color button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and select Preferences. Under Calibration Protection, make sure that the checkbox to disable contrast and brightness controls is not marked; then, click OK. The screen doesn’t dim when Energy Saver or other energy-saving software is on.
There are one or two very thin gray lines across the screen, one near the top and the other near the bottom. m This is a normal characteristic of the Trinitron color picture tube design. The lines do not appear in any documents you print. The screen image is off-center. m Adjust the center of the image. For Mac OS–based computers, click the Geometry button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and modify the Position setting.
Images or text on your screen appear fuzzy or blurred. m Adjust the horizontal or vertical convergence of the screen image. For Mac OS–based computers, click the Geometry button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and select Convergence to change settings. For Windows-based computers, select the Convergence menu; then, click Vertical. Press – to move the red signal down and the blue signal up. Press + to move the red signal up and the blue signal down. Then, click Horizontal.
Monitors & Sound control panel for Mac OS–based computers IMPORTANT Detailed instructions for Apple Displays software are provided in Macintosh Guide (called Mac OS Guide on some computers) and Monitors & Sound Guide. The name of your monitor doesn’t appear in the Monitors & Sound control panel. m After you set up your monitor, make sure the monitor power is on and restart your computer. m Make sure the ADB connector on the monitor cable is plugged directly into your computer’s ADB port.
A message appears, “This monitor is not supported by this version of the Apple Displays software.” m Make sure you have installed the Apple Displays software that came with your monitor. See Chapter 2, “Installing and Using Apple Displays Software,” for more information. A message appears, “AppleVision failed to load,” followed by an error code. m Make sure you’ve plugged the monitor connector and ADB connector on the monitor cable into the correct ports.
Your ColorSync monitor appears as a VGA monitor in the Control Strip pop-up menus. m Make sure the ADB connector on the monitor cable is plugged directly into your computer’s ADB port. m Reinstall the software that came with your monitor. See Chapter 2, “Installing and Using Apple Displays Software,” for more information. You hear no alert sound. m Make sure the alert volume control is set correctly. Click the Alerts button in the Monitors & Sound control panel and reset the System Alert Volume.
When you turn on overscan, it stays on even when you change resolutions. m This is a new feature of the ColorSync Display 20" (19" VIS). In other ColorSync monitors, overscan automatically turns off when you change resolution settings. No colors appear on the screen. m Check to make sure that the number of colors is set correctly in the Control Strip or in the Monitors & Sound control panel. No colors appear when you create a custom white point.
Appendix B Technical Information Picture tube m ColorSync Display 17": 17-inch (16.1-inch diagonal viewable image size) Trinitron CRT m ColorSync Display 20": 20-inch (19.0-inch diagonal viewable image size) Trinitron CRT Screen m 0.26 millimeter (mm) stripe pitch Input signals m Red, green, and blue video signals m Multiple scan m Separate Horizontal and Vertical Sync (DDC 1/2B) m DDC clock and data signals m Vertical Refresh: 40 hertz (Hz) to 120 Hz (ColorSync Display 17" [16.
Power-saving and environmental features m NUTEK compliant ColorSync monitors are equipped with energy-saving features that allow the monitors to conserve energy when the computer is not in use.
This product’s power-saving features comply with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS). (Connected CPU must also be VESA DPMS compliant to use DPMS features.
Factory preset timings (ColorSync 20" [19" VIS]) m Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modes: Mode Resolution Vertical refresh rate (hertz) Horizontal scan rate (kilohertz) VGA 640 x 480 60 31.469 Macintosh 640 x 480 67 35.036 VESA 640 x 480 72 37.861 VESA 640 x 480 75 37.500 VESA 640 x 480 85 43.269 VESA 800 x 600 56 35.160 VESA 800 x 600 60 37.879 VESA 800 x 600 72 48.077 VESA 800 x 600 75 46.875 VESA 800 x 600 85 53.
Weight m ColorSync Display 17" (16.1" VIS): Approximately 50 pounds (23 kilograms) m ColorSync Display 20" (19" VIS): Approximately 67 pounds (30 kilograms) Dimensions m Height: 425 millimeters (mm) ± 3 mm (ColorSync Display 17" [16.1" VIS]); 474 millimeters (mm) ± 3 mm (ColorSync Display 20" [19" VIS]) m Width: 410 mm ± 3 mm (ColorSync Display 17" [16.1" VIS]); 484 mm ± 3 mm (ColorSync Display 20" [19" VIS]) m Depth: 455 mm ± 3 mm (ColorSync Display 17" [16.
Display cable specifications m 15-pin miniature D-type connector 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 68 Appendix B Pin Signal 1 Red video ground 2 Red video 3 Not used 4 ID 1/DDC RTN 5 Green video 6 Green video ground 7 ID 2/DDC SCL 8 DDC 5V (not used for 17") 9 Blue video 10 ID 3/DDC SDA 11 Vertical Sync return 12 Vertical Sync 13 Blue video ground 14 Horizontal Sync return 15 Horizontal Sync Shell Shield ground
VGA adapter specifications m Standard 15-pin VGA connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Pin Signal 1 Red video 2 Green video 3 Blue video 4 Monitor ID 2 5 DDC return 6 Red return 7 Green return 8 Blue return 9 DDC 5V (not used for 17") 10 Sync return 11 Monitor ID 0 12 SDA (ID 1) 13 Horizontal Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 SCL (ID 3) Shell Shield ground Technical Information 69
