Sony GDM-F520 User Manual

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Setup

Connecting your monitor to your computer

x To connect to the HD15 input connector

x To connect to the 5 BNC connectors

Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible
computer

When connecting this monitor to a Power Mac G3/G4 computer,
use the supplied adapter if necessary. Connect the supplied adapter
to the computer before connecting the cable. If you connect to
another version of Macintosh series computer, having 2 rows of
pins, you will need a different adapter (not supplied).

Turning on the monitor and computer

Connect the power cord to the monitor and press the
! (power) switch to turn on the monitor.

Turn on the computer.

No need for specific drivers

This monitor complies with the “DDC” Plug & Play standard and
automatically detects all the monitor’s information. No specific driver
needs to be installed to the computer.
The first time you turn on your PC after connecting the monitor, the setup
Wizard may appear on the screen. In this case, follow the on-screen
instructions. The Plug & Play monitor is automatically selected so that you
can use this monitor.

Notes

• Plug and Play is compatible with the HD15 connector only, and not

compatible with the 5 BNC connectors.

• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector.
• Check the alignment of the HD15 connector to prevent bending the pins

of the video signal cable connector.

To select the input signal

You can connect two computers to this monitor using the HD15 and
BNC connectors. To select one of the two computers, use the
INPUT switch. The selected connector appears on the screen for 3
seconds.

Note

If no signal is input to the selected connector, NO SIGNAL appears on the
screen. After a few seconds, the monitor enters the power saving mode. If
this happens, switch to the other connector.

To connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant
peripherals

Confirm that the monitor and computer are turned on, then
connect your computer to the USB connectors (

) on the right side

of the monitor.

Connect your computer to the square upstream
connector

(

)

using the supplied USB cable.

If a Windows message appears, follow the on-screen instructions
and select “Generic USB Hub”.
When connecting your USB compliant peripheral devices (e.g.,
printer, keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.) connect the rectangular
downstream USB connector

(

)

Note

The monitor functions as a USB hub as long as the monitor is either “on” or
in power saving mode.

HD15 input connectors

* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.

Table of Contents

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8