Studio Display User’s Manual 17-inch CRT (16-inch diagonal viewable image size)
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Contents Communications Regulation Information 5 Your Display at a Glance 8 1 Setting Up 9 Getting Ready to Set Up 9 Do You Need a Graphics Card? 9 Using More Than One Monitor 10 Connecting the Display to Your Computer 11 Turning the Display On 12 Installing the Apple Displays Software 13 Safety Instructions 15 Troubleshooting 16 If the Screen Image Is Dim, Flickers, or Does Not Appear 16 Problems With the Energy-Saving (Sleep) Mode 17 Problems With Picture Quality or Placement 17 Problems With Changing
Using ColorSync 24 Conserving Energy 25 What Happens After You Turn On the Energy-Saving Feature? 25 Setting Up Energy Saver 25 Using Energy Saver With a Screen Saver 25 3 Health, Safety, and Maintenance 27 Health-Related Information About Computer Use 27 Musculoskeletal Discomfort 27 Eye Fatigue 28 Avoiding Fatigue 28 Arranging Your Office 29 What About Electromagnetic Emissions? 30 Maintaining and Cleaning Your Monitor 31 Maintaining Your Monitor 31 Cleaning Your Monitor 31 Protecting Your Monitor From
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.
VCCI statement 6 Communications Regulation Information
Your Display at a Glance ® Power button ¤ Brightness controls On-Screen Display controls O Contrast controls Power cord receptacle Recessed area for lifting the monitor Recessed area for lifting the monitor Security lock port Monitor cable
C H A P T E R 1 1 Setting Up Read this chapter to learn how to set up and connect the Studio Display to your computer. This chapter also contains important safety information and troubleshooting tips. Getting Ready to Set Up Before you unpack the carton, choose an appropriate location to place your display. Here are some key factors to consider when determining where to place your monitor: m Be sure that the desk or table can support the display’s weight—48 pounds (21.8 kg).
Ranges of supported modes Resolution Vertical Refresh Rate1 (Hertz) 640 x 480 60–85 800 x 600 60–85 832 x 624 75 1024 x 768 60–85 1152 x 870 75 1280 x 1024 75 1600 x 1200 60 1 These are ranges only; the actual resolutions and vertical refresh rates that are available to you depend on your computer or graphics card. See the manual that came with your computer or graphics card for more information.
Connecting the Display to Your Computer Warning This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. This is a safety feature. Ensure that the computer you are connecting to is grounded. If you use a power cord with a plug, be sure to connect it only to a grounded outlet. If the outlet is not grounded, contact a licensed electrician to replace it with a properly grounded outlet.
3 Insert the monitor connector into the monitor port (marked with ™) on the back of the computer and tighten the thumbscrews. Monitor port icon Monitor connector If you installed a graphics card in your computer, connect the display cable to the graphics card’s port instead. For information about installing graphics cards, see the manual that came with your computer or graphics card. Turning the Display On To turn on the monitor for the first time: 1 Plug your computer’s power cord in the power outlet.
Note: When you start up your computer or when your system wakes up from sleep, you may notice a shimmering effect on the screen for a few moments. This is normal. Your monitor automatically degausses (magnetically adjusts) the screen when it turns itself on. If you are using any of the following computer models or graphics cards, you will need to turn off the DDC (Data Display Channel) control to make the maximum number of resolution settings available.
4 Double-click the Apple Displays Software folder. 5 Double-click the Apple Displays Software Read Me file and read the document that appears. The Read Me file contains important information about the files included with your software. 6 Choose Quit from the File menu when you’re finished reading. 7 Double-click the Upgrader/Installer icon to start the Installer program. A Welcome screen appears. Note: If you are installing version 1.6.
The software is now installed and the monitor is ready for use. (To adjust your monitor, use the Monitors & Sound control panel, available from the Control Panels folder in the Apple [K] menu.) If you ever reinstall system software on your computer, you must also reinstall the Apple Displays Software. Important Safety Instructions Warning Do not clean any part of your display with a cleaner that contains alcohol or acetone, and never spray cleaner directly onto the screen.
Troubleshooting Warning If you have a problem with your monitor and nothing presented in this manual solves it, consult the service and support information that came with your monitor for instructions on how to contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for assistance. If you attempt to repair the monitor yourself, any damage you cause to the monitor will not be covered by the limited warranty on your monitor.
The screen flickers. m The flickering could be caused by interference from a nearby power line, a fluorescent light, or an electrical device—for example, a radio, a microwave oven, or other computer equipment. Try relocating nearby electrical devices, or moving your computer and monitor. m If you have more than one monitor attached to your computer, the monitors might be interfering with one another.
The screen image is off-center. m Try using one of the preset resolutions listed in the section “Factory Adjusted Video Modes” on page 35. m Try changing to another resolution using the Monitors & Sound control panel or the Control Strip (see “About the Monitors & Sound Control Panel” on page 22). m Adjust the vertical or horizontal position. See “Accessing and Adjusting the On-Screen Display Controls” in Setting Up Your Studio Display.
When you select a different resolution, the monitor goes blank, and the resolution does not change. Your monitor may go blank for 10 seconds if you select a resolution that does not work with your monitor. Try selecting another resolution. Problems Finding the Control Strip You may have hidden the Control Strip. Open the Control Strip control panel and click the button labeled “Show Control Strip.
C H A P T E R 2 2 Using the Apple Displays Software This chapter provides an overview of the features of the Apple Displays Software. What’s Included in the Apple Displays Software? The Apple Displays Software consists of several applications for adjusting basic picture, sound, and color settings.
About the Monitors & Sound Control Panel You use the Monitors & Sound control panel to change basic settings that affect the way your computer displays images and processes sound. Because computers’ capabilities vary, Monitors & Sound automatically adjusts itself to the capabilities of the computer and monitor you’re using. Therefore, the Monitors & Sound control panel shown in this manual may appear slightly different from the one on your computer.
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 For additional help, open the Help menu and choose Help. 4 When you’re finished, click the close box to close the Monitors & Sound control panel. Using the Control Strip The Control Strip is a quick and easy way to adjust frequently used settings of the Monitors & Sound control panel.
1 Choose DigitalColor Meter from the Apple (K) menu. The DigitalColor Meter window opens. 2 Click the question mark (h) icon in the upper-right corner of the window for information on how to use DigitalColor Meter. Specifying Colors Using the PANTONE Color Picker In some application programs, you can use PANTONE® Color Picker to specify PANTONE® colors, often used in producing professionally printed documents.
Conserving Energy You can use the Energy Saver control panel to set the monitor to conserve energy after a specified period of inactivity. Note: You can save even more energy by turning the monitor off if you won’t be using it for a while—for example, overnight or over the weekend. You can use Energy Saver with any 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.
C H A P T E R 3 3 Health, Safety, and Maintenance For your own safety and that of your equipment, follow all the instructions in this chapter. Keep these instructions available for reference. Health-Related Information About Computer Use Muscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other discomforts and injuries sometimes associated with using computers can occur from performing any number of activities.
Another type of musculoskeletal concern is repetitive stress injuries (RSIs), also known as cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). These problems can occur when a certain muscle or tendon is repeatedly overused and forced into an unnatural position.
m Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work without breaks. If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a qualified health specialist. m Allow adequate workspace so that you can use your keyboard and mouse comfortably. Place papers or other items so you can view them easily while using your computer. A document stand may make reading papers more comfortable.
m Position the monitor so that when you use it, no bright light is behind the monitor 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 to 70 cm) away. Take occasional breaks to focus your eyes on a distant object 45–70 cm (18–28 in.
Maintaining and Cleaning Your Monitor Maintaining Your Monitor Follow these procedures for maintaining your monitor: m Turn down the screen brightness control if you leave the computer turned on for extended periods. If the brightness is not turned down, the image on the screen could “burn in” and damage the screen. You can also use a “screen saver” program, which dims or varies the image on the screen when the computer has been idle for a specified period of time.
Protecting Your Monitor From Theft The slot on the back of the monitor is for connecting a security lock. It lets you attach a narrow, flexible cable that you can use to secure your monitor (and the rest of your computer system) to prevent theft. Security locks are available from an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider.
A P P E N D I X Technical Information Specifications Picture Tube m 17-inch diagonal flat square CRT, 16.0-inch diagonal viewable image size m Anti-static, anti-glare surface treatment m 0.25 millimeter (mm) aperture grille pitch Input Signals m Red, green, and blue signals; separate horizontal and vertical sync Power-Saving and Environmental Features This monitor is equipped with energy-saving features that allow the monitor to conserve energy when the computer is not in use.
For instructions on adjusting the system and monitor sleep settings and additional energy-conservation information, see “Conserving Energy” on page 25. You can also see Mac OS Help. m TCO 95/NUTEK Compliant: This product has been certified by TCO (the Swedish confederation of Professional Employees) to meet standards for ergonomics, energy efficiency (NUTEK), emissions, and ecology. m MPR II compliant: This product meets the strict limits for reduced electromagnetic and electrostatic emissions.
Factory Adjusted Video Modes m Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modes: Resolution Vertical refresh rate (hertz) Horizontal scan rate (kilohertz) 640 x 480 60 31.469 640 x 480 66.7 35.0 640 x 480 85 43.269 800 x 600 72 48.077 800 x 600 85 53.674 832 x 624 75 49.725 1024 x 768 60 48.363 1024 x 768 75 60.023 1024 x 768 85 68.677 1152 x 870 75 68.681 1280 x 1024 75 79.976 1600 x 1200 60 75.
Input Electrical Requirements m m m m Voltage: 90–264 volts ( V ) AC Frequency: 47–63 hertz (Hz) Amperage: 2.0 Power: 120 watts ( W ) maximum Weight m 48 pounds (21.8 kilograms) Dimensions m Height: 18.9 inches (in.) ± 0.2 in.; 480 mm ± 0.2 mm m Width: 16.5 in. ± 0.2 in.; 420 mm ± 5 mm m Depth: 16.9 in. ± 0.2 in.
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 Pin Output signal 1 Red video ground 2 Red video 3 Not used 4 ID 1 5 Green video 6 Green video ground 7 ID 2 (SCL) 8 Not used 9 Blue video 10 ID 3 (SDA) 11 Not used 12 V Sync 13 Blue video ground 14 Sync return 15 H Sync Shell Shield ground Technical Information 37
