Studio Display User’s Manual
K Apple Computer, Inc. © 1998 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 http://www.apple.com Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Contents Communications Regulation Information 6 1 Setting Up 7 Important Safety Instructions 7 What About Electromagnetic Emissions? 8 Using the Display 9 Do You Need to Install a Graphics Card? 10 Getting Ready to Set Up 12 Choosing a Good Location for Your Display 12 Positioning the Display 12 Using More Than One Display 14 Your Apple Studio Display at a Glance 16 Before You Set Up 17 Connecting the Display to Your Computer 17 Plugging In the Display 18 Connecting the Display Cable to a Mac OS–Based C
Installing the Apple Displays Software on Mac OS–Based Computers 25 Installing Setup Information on Windows-Based Computers 27 Learning About the Apple Displays Software With Mac OS Help 28 Using the Monitors & Sound Control Panel 29 Using the Control Strip 31 About DigitalColor Meter 32 Specifying Colors Using the PANTONE Color Picker 32 Using ColorSync 32 Conserving Energy 32 What Happens After You Turn On the Energy-Saving Feature? 33 Setting Up Energy Saver 33 Using Energy Saver With a Screen Saver 34 I
Cleaning the Case 55 Cleaning the Screen 55 Protecting Your Display From Theft 56 Using Mac OS Help 56 Troubleshooting 57 Monitor Power or Screen Appearance 57 Sound 59 Control Strip 60 Monitors & Sound Control Panel for Mac OS–Based Computers 60 Appendix Technical Information 63 General Specifications 63 Flat Panel Display 63 Desktop Stand 63 Flip-Out Stand 63 Power-Saving and Environmental Features 63 Weight 64 Dimensions of Display (with Desktop Stand) 64 Dimensions of Display (with Flip-Out Stand) 64
Communications Regulation Information FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected. Radio and Television Interference The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy.
C H A P T E R 1 1 Setting Up Read this chapter for important safety information and to set up and connect the display to your computer. Important Safety Instructions For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Warning Use only the power adapter that came with your display. Adapters for other computer equipment may look similar, but they may damage your display.
m Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. m Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system. Never remove the case from the display! You could come in contact with hazardous voltage. 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.
Using the Display You can use your display in several ways. m You can connect your display to a Power Macintosh computer or a Windows-based computer. m You can use the flip-out stand if you want the display to be more portable, such as when you are giving presentations. Note: You won’t be able to adjust the tilt or height of the display. To use any of the controls on the underside of the display, you’ll need to lift the display up slightly.
m You can connect a videocassette recorder ( VCR), camcorder, or digital camera to the display and view videos or images. Do You Need to Install a Graphics Card? To use your display, you need compatible video circuitry built into your computer, or a compatible graphics or video card installed in your computer. The display works with the built-in video circuitry of Power Macintosh computers and PowerPC™-based PowerBook computers that have an external monitor port.
The actual resolutions and vertical refresh rates that are available to you depend on the video circuitry of your computer or graphics card. See the documentation that came with your computer or graphics card for more information. Resolution Vertical refresh rate (Hertz) 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 60 67 72 75 720 x 400 70 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 56 832 x 624 75 1024 x 7681 1024 x 7681 1024 x 7681 60 70 74.
Getting Ready to Set Up As you begin to set up your display system, make sure you have easy access to the following items.
2 Adjust the height of the display by pulling up or pushing down on the display. 3 Adjust the viewing angle of the monitor by tilting it up or down and turning it left or right on the desktop stand.
Position the display so that when you use it, no bright light is behind the display or reflected on the screen. Your eyes should be about level with the top edge of the screen and between 18 and 28 inches (45 and 70 cm) away. Take occasional breaks when using your computer to focus your eyes on a distant object. Use the following illustration to help you in positioning your monitor. 45–70 cm (18–28 in.
Note: Some displays don’t require the use of an ADB connection. For these displays, you only need to connect the display cable to a monitor port on your computer. Display cable (includes monitor connector and ADB connector) Display cable (includes monitor connector and ADB connector) Shielded connector cable (Apple part number M5556LL/A) Make sure you use an Apple shielded connector cable. Most third-party ADB splitter cables are not shielded and will not work properly with your display.
Your Apple Studio Display at a Glance Display controls ¤ ® Power indicator light p (underneath) ® Power button (underneath) Keyboard storage pads Carrying handle AV port cover V ADB cable Desktop stand V ADB ports Power adapter cable V ADB connector ™ Display cable 16 Chapter 1
Before You Set Up Consider these factors when you connect cables: m For easier management of the cables when you’re using the desktop stand, use the cable guide. The ADB cable, display cable, and power adapter cable should go through the cable guide. Cable guide m The ADB cable has a plastic cable capture in the middle of the cable. This capture allows slack in the ADB cable so the cable won’t get damaged when you adjust the display.
Plugging In the Display Warning Use only the power adapter that came with your display. Adapters for other computer equipment may look similar, but they will damage your display. 1 Plug the power adapter cable from the display into the power adapter. Power adapter cable Power cord Power adapter 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into a three-hole grounded outlet or power strip.
Connecting the Display Cable to a Mac OS–Based Computer The display cable is a split cable with two connectors, one for the display and one for the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB). V ADB connector ™ Display connector 1 Plug the display connector on the display cable into the monitor port (marked with ™) on the back of the computer.
Connecting the Display Cable to a Windows-Based Computer Although the display cable is a split cable with two connectors, you will use only the display connector with your computer. 1 Connect the VGA adapter to the display connector on the display cable. Monitor port on Windows-based computer VGA adapter Connector on display cable 2 Tighten the thumbscrews on the connector. You can prevent bad connections and accidental damage by tightening the thumbscrews.
2 Decide how you want to connect the keyboard and mouse. For example, you can connect your mouse cable to your keyboard and then connect the keyboard to one of the ADB ports (marked with V) on either side of the desktop stand. Or, if you prefer, you can plug both your keyboard and mouse into the ADB ports (marked with V) on the desktop stand.
Note: The backlight gets darker over time, depending on individual use. There are several ways you can extend the life of the backlight: m Turn off your computer when you’re not using it. m Don’t use a screen saver program. m Have the display go to sleep after a specified period of time (see “Conserving Energy” on page 32). Turning the Display Off If you won’t be using the display for a while—for example, overnight or over the weekend— you may want to turn the display off.
Finding Answers When you have questions about your display, there are several places to look for answers. In this manual Use this manual to find out how to set up and use your display, install and use the software, use the On-Screen Display, connect video and image equipment to the display, and find solutions to common problems.
C H A P T E R 2 2 Installing and Using the Apple Displays Software This chapter explains how to install the Apple Displays Software on your computer and provides an overview of the software’s features. Mac OS–based and Windows-based computers can also use manual controls on the display and the On-Screen Display to adjust settings that the Apple Displays Software does not affect. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Using Manual Controls and the On-Screen Display.
m Mac OS version 8.0 or later If you don’t have System 8.0 or later, contact an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider. m a CD-ROM drive If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, see the service and support information that came with your display for information on how to contact Apple. Important Use the Installer to install the software. Do not install the software by dragging files.
The Installer takes a few moments to determine what needs to be done and then begins to copy files. If other applications are open, a message asks you to quit them. Click Continue to quit the applications and continue with the installation. 12 Follow the instructions on the screen until the installation is complete. The Installer checks to make sure you have the system software you need to use the display. If anything is missing, a message tells you what you need.
m If the Monitor Type shown is not your display, continue with step 5. 5 Press the Change button next to the Monitor Type field; then select your display and click OK. If your display is not in the list shown, the setup information file needs to be installed. Continue with step 6. 6 Insert the Apple Displays Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, see the service and support information that came with your display for information on how to contact Apple.
The Topic areas window appears. Depending on the topic shown here, you may see different information in the right window. 3 Click an item to see information about it. In the right window, click the item you want information about, then click OK. If necessary, use the scroll arrows to move up and down in the list. 4 If you don’t find the information you want, you can do one of the following: m Click the Look For button, type the term you want help on, then click Search.
m Monitor—Use this button to adjust color depth, resolution, color, and brightness settings. When you click the Monitor button, the settings shown here are displayed. When you change resolutions, the screen will go dark for a few seconds, then switch to the new resolution. You may need to adjust the tracking. m Sound—Use this button to adjust your computer system’s sound.
2 To view current settings, click the appropriate button. The button’s window appears. 3 If necessary, change the desired settings. Changes you make take effect immediately. When you change resolutions, the screen will go dark for a few seconds, then switch to the new resolution. Important 4 For additional help, open the Help menu and choose Help or open the Guide (h) menu and choose Mac OS Guide or Macintosh Guide.
About DigitalColor Meter You can use DigitalColor Meter to obtain the RGB (red, green, and blue) values your computer uses to create colors and to magnify the pixels on your screen. To begin working with DigitalColor Meter, follow these steps: 1 Choose DigitalColor Meter from the Apple (K) menu. The DigitalColor Meter window opens. 2 For information on how to use DigitalColor Meter, click the Help (h) button in the DigitalColor Meter window.
For more information about power-saving and environmental features, see the document named “TCO 95 Information” on the Apple Displays Software CD. What Happens After You Turn On the Energy-Saving Feature? When Energy Saver detects that you’re not using the computer, it darkens the display screen and reduces the amount of energy it consumes. While the display is darkened, your computer is still working, but to avoid accidental changes, Energy Saver won’t let any typing or mouse movement affect your work.
The Energy Saver control panel on your system may look slightly different from the one shown here. Note: If you don’t have the monitor dimming feature, you can purchase monitor dimming software that dims the monitor when it’s not being used. For more information, see your Apple-authorized dealer or retailer. 3 Click the close box in the upper-left corner of the control panel.
C H A P T E R 3 3 Using Manual Controls and the On-Screen Display Controls on the front underside of the display allow you to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image, choose the video source, set the brightness of the backlight, and reset the display. In most cases, you won’t need to make any adjustments to your picture. But if you do, follow the instructions in this chapter.
The following is a description of each control. Icon p ¤ 36 Chapter 3 Control Function Reset Use this control to reset the settings to the factory default. (If you’re in computer mode, this refers to the resolution; if you’re in video mode, this refers to standards such as NTSC, PAL, and SECAM.) To reset the settings for all formats, not just the current format, use a ballpoint pen to press and hold the Reset control for approximately 3 seconds. The power indicator flashes amber.
Icon Control Function ® Power Press this button to turn the display on or off. Power indicator light A green light indicates the display is on. An amber light indicates the display is in sleep mode. A blinking amber light indicates that you’ve pressed the Reset control to reset the settings for all formats. If there is no light, the display is off.
5 When you’re finished with the On-Screen Display, press the OSD on/off button. The On-Screen Display window disappears. The controls for each mode—computer ( Windows-based computer) and video—are slightly different. If you’re using the display in computer mode, see “Using the On-Screen Display in Computer Mode” on page 38. If you’re using the display for video playback or to display images, see “Using the On-Screen Display in Video Mode” on page 40.
Icon Control Function Black level Use this control to adjust the level of black in the screen image. White level Use this control to adjust the level of white in the screen image. Sharpness Use this control to adjust the sharpness of text. (Only available when the screen resolution is set to 1024 x 768.) White point Use this control to adjust the white point of the screen. The white point affects the warmth and coolness of colors.
Using the On-Screen Display in Video Mode When you use the display in video playback mode, you see the following control icons. Description of highlighted control Control icons The following table describes the function of each control. Icon 40 Chapter 3 Control Function Horizontal position Use this control to adjust the horizontal position of the screen image. Press + on the right to move the screen image to the right; press – on the left to move the screen image to the left.
Icon Control Function OSD horizontal position Use this control to adjust the horizontal position of the OSD window. OSD vertical position Use this control to adjust the vertical position of the OSD window. Format Use this control to choose the video format mode you want to use—NTSC/PAL or SECAM. If you choose NTSC/PAL, the format you need to use—NTSC or PAL—is automatically determined and selected. If you want to use SECAM, you may need to select it specifically.
C H A P T E R 4 4 Attaching and Removing the Desktop Stand and Flip-Out Stand You can use the display with the desktop stand or with the smaller flip-out stand. If you use the desktop stand, you’ll need more space on a desk or table for the display and stand. You can use the display with the flip-out stand when you want to move the display easily, such as when you’re giving presentations or playing videos, and when you don’t need to use the height adjustments.
8 Use a coin or flathead screwdriver to unscrew the two plastic thumbscrews on the back cover of the display. Plastic thumbscrews 9 Pull the display slightly up and away from the stand. Warning The desktop stand will automatically rise to its highest position, if it’s not already at its maximum height. 10 Place the display on a clean, flat surface. Make sure the surface is clean and flat or you may damage the screen. 11 44 Chapter 4 Store the stand in a safe place.
Attaching the Flip-Out Stand 1 If necessary, remove the desktop stand. (See “Removing the Desktop Stand” on page 43.) 2 Hook the three plastic tabs on the top cover of the flip-out stand into the three openings on the back center area of the display. First, hook the flip-out stand on to the back of the display. Then tighten the thumbscrews. 3 Place the bottom part of the cover against the display and screw in the two plastic thumbscrews. Use a coin or flathead screwdriver to tighten the screws.
Removing the Flip-Out Stand Before you start, make sure there is a clean, flat surface where you can place the display once it’s removed from the stand. To protect the screen, place a towel or cloth on the surface. Important 1 Lift the display up slightly and press the power (®) button to turn the display off. 2 Turn off your computer and any video equipment attached to the display. 3 If necessary, remove the locking cable from the security slot on the back of the display.
7 Place the display on a clean, flat surface. Make sure the surface is clean and flat or you may damage the screen. 8 Store the flip-out stand in a safe place. Attaching the Desktop Stand 1 If necessary, remove the flip-out stand. (See “Removing the Flip-Out Stand” on page 46.) 2 Lift the display up and hook the three plastic tabs on the top of the desktop stand into the three openings on the back center area of the display. First, hook the display on to the desktop stand.
7 Connect your keyboard and mouse cables to ADB ports (marked by V) on the desktop stand, according to your preference. ADB port on the desktop stand When connecting ADB cables, make sure you align the symbol on the connector with the same symbol on the port. If you force a connector the wrong way, you will damage it. Make sure the ADB connector is attached firmly.
C H A P T E R 5 5 Using Your Display for Video and Image Playback This chapter explains how to use your display to play videocassettes and view television (TV ) and digital camera images. It also tells you how to connect video and camera equipment to the display.
m To hear sound from a video, you can connect external speakers that have an internal amplifier to the display or to the VCR. The video and audio connections are on the back of the display. Open the cover on the back right side to access these ports.
Connecting Video Equipment Note: To hear sound from videocassettes, you need to connect external speakers to the display or to your VCR. For information on connecting speakers, see “Connecting External Speakers” on page 50. Once you’re ready to connect the video equipment to the display, follow these steps: 1 Make sure that the video equipment has a Super VHS (S-video) connector or a Composite video (C-video) connector. 2 Place the video equipment near your computer system and display.
Your finished S-video connections should look like this: Audio output port Video output port Audio output ports (left and right) Audio input ports (left and right) Speakers S-video input port VCR If you use C-video connections, your finished connections will be similar. Connecting to a Television Signal The display doesn’t have a tuner. To view television on the display, you need to do one of the following: m Connect the cable TV or television antenna to your VCR, then connect the VCR to the display.
m To view television, use the controls on your VCR to switch to television mode and choose the channel you want to watch. m To view images from a digital camera, see the documentation that came with your digital camera. For detailed information, see the documentation that came with your video equipment. 5 Press the video source button on the underside of the display. If the message “No video signal” appears, no video signal is being sent.
C H A P T E R 6 6 Tips and Troubleshooting This chapter includes information on the care and cleaning of your display, securing your display, and solutions to common problems. Care and Cleaning m Do not block the display’s vents. m Do not let liquid get on or into the display. m Do not press on the surface of the display screen. m Do not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object.
4 Clean the screen with soft, lint-free paper or cloth and mild soap and water. Do not spray liquid directly onto the display screen. Liquid could drip inside the display and cause electrical shock. Warning Protecting Your Display From Theft The back of the display has a built-in slot for connecting a security lock. This lets you attach a narrow, flexible cable that you can use to secure your display to prevent theft. Security locks are available from an Apple-authorized dealer or computer retailer.
Troubleshooting This section contains descriptions of problems you might experience with your display, as well as solutions to try. Problems related to the computer are covered in the manuals that came with your computer. Never remove the case from the display! You could come in contact with hazardous voltage.
No image appears on the screen and the display’s power indicator light is green. m Make sure the display cable is connected correctly to the computer. m Make sure the thumbscrews on the display cable are tightened securely. m Make sure the brightness is set properly. The brightness control (marked by ¤) is on the front of the display. m Press the video source button on the underside of the display to make sure the display is picking up the computer’s signal and not a video signal.
After you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move. m Changing the screen resolution affects how information can be displayed on your screen. The operating system may automatically reposition icons after you change the screen resolution. You select a different resolution and a message appears saying the signal is out of range. m When you change resolutions, the screen will go dark for a few seconds, then switch to the new resolution.
Control Strip You can’t find the Control Strip. m You may have hidden the Control Strip. Open the Control Strip control panel in the Apple (K) menu and click the button labeled Show Control Strip.” Monitors & Sound Control Panel for Mac OS–Based Computers Note: Detailed instructions on the Monitors & Sound control panel are provided in Mac OS Help. To see Mac OS Help, open the Help menu and choose Help, or open the Guide (h) menu and choose Mac OS Guide or Macintosh Guide.
ColorSync profiles are not updated when ColorSync software is installed. m Profiles created with older versions of ColorSync are still supported with the new version of ColorSync that came with your software. m Out-of-date profiles in the ColorSync Profiles folder are not removed automatically. If you want to remove a ColorSync profile, you must do so manually. For more information about ColorSync, see Mac OS Help. Changes in the Monitors & Sound control panel don’t appear on the display.
A P P E N D I X Technical Information General Specifications Flat Panel Display m 15.1-inch (38.4 centimeters) viewable diagonal image, 307 millimeters(mm) (horizontal) x 230 mm (vertical) m 1024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) active pixels m Color depth: 8 bit/color, 24 bit Desktop Stand m Tilt adjustment: –10˚ downward and +45˚ upward m Swivel adjustment: ±45˚ m Height adjustment: 4.
For instructions on adjusting the system and display sleep settings and additional energyconservation information, see “Conserving Energy” on page 32. You can also see Mac OS Help. m TCO 95: This product has been certified by TCO (the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees) to meet global standard safety tests and have energy-saving features such as automatic power-saving mode and reduced electromagnetic fields. m MPR II: This product has reduced electromagnetic and electrostatic emissions.
Humidity (noncondensing) m Operating: 10% to 80% m Storage (up to 6 months): 5% to 95% m Shipping (up to 72 hours): 5% to 95% Altitude m Operating: 0 to 10,000 feet (ft.) (0 to 3,000 meters [m]) m Shipping: 0 to 35,000 ft. (0 to 10,500 m) Active Video Image Area Resolutions supported for computer input: Resolution Vertical refresh rate (Hertz) 640 x 480 640 X 480 640 X 480 640 X 480 59.9 66.7 72.8 75.0 720 x 400 70.1 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 56.3 60.3 72.2 75.0 832 X 624 74.
Power Adapter Input Electrical Requirements m Line voltage: 100–240 volts ( V ) AC m Frequency: 50–60 hertz (Hz) Interfaces m One Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port on the display supporting an ADB input device (such as a keyboard, mouse, or trackball) or the ADB cable connected to the desktop stand m Two ADB ports on the desktop stand supporting ADB input devices (such as a keyboard, mouse, or trackball) m Audio output port m RCA audio input ports, left and right m Super VHS video (S-video) input port m Compos
Pin Output signal 14 Horizontal Sync return 15 Horizontal Sync signal Shell Shield ground VGA Adapter Specifications m Standard 15-pin VGA connector 1 6 2 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 3 8 4 9 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 5 V 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 67
