Apple Cinema Display
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1. Service Source Apple Cinema Display gt Service Source Basics Apple Cinema Display lt u gt al z Basics Product Description 1 S Overview Product Description The Apple Cinema Display is a 22 inch diagonal thin film transistor TFT active matrix liquid crystal display At introduction it was the largest flat panel display ever released The Apple Cinema Display uses a digital graphics signal to consistently deliver distortion free images It can display two pages of text Product Description 2 and graphics simultaneously with extra space for on screen tools and palettes The wide screen format allows DVD movie viewing and editing without letterbox borders depending on the aspect ratio set by the DVD movie Compared to traditional CRTs the LCD delivers three times the contrast ratio twice the brightness and twice the sharpness And the leading edge industrial design takes up a fraction of the space required by traditional CRTs The Cinema Display is bundled with selected Power Mac G4 computers with an AGP accelerated graphics port DVI graphics card quip Features 3 Features The Apple Cinema Display offers 22 inch diagonal thin film transistor TFT active matrix liquid crystal display wide format 1600 x 1024 screen resolution that displays two pages of text or full screen DVD movies 160 degree horizontal and vertical extra wide viewing angl2. place the shipping cover or a soft clean lint free cloth over the display before removing the monitor stand lt gt Back View 9 lol Basics Power Adap ter Connector T USE Connector DY Connector Display Cable From the back of the monitor the display cable routes through the opening in the monitor stand The other end of the cable branches into a security ring with three cables to these connectors e power adapter connector e USB connector e DVI connector lt u gt DVI 10 New Technology DVI The Apple Cinema Display is the first Apple display to support Digital Visual Interface DVI DVI is a technology developed by a consortium of companies that enables a system to store and display moving video images A DVI connector is more advanced than a standard VGA connector With DVI all content transferred over this interface is well preserved from start to finish for high quality digital images quip lol Basics DVI 11 Following is an illustration of the DVI connector Pin 8 Pin 1 Pin 24 Pin 17 a Connector lt u gt U S Repair Strategy 12 Repair Strategy U S Repair Strategy The Apple Cinema Display is serviced through the service facilitation process Customers may choose carry in repair service through an Apple authorized service provider AASP who will then facilitate a mail in repair or customers can receive mail in service from Apple direc
3. Ordering Information Apple Cinema Display Order No M7478LL A Apple Displays software Power cord and adapter User s manual For More Information For more information about this product or to find out where to buy Apple products visit www apple com products on the World Wide Web or call 800 538 9696 To purchase this product from the Apple Store go to www apple com store Apple stands behind its products with world class service and support Offering quality parts extended hardware service options phone support and support via the Internet we provide you with support choices that meet your needs For more information visit www apple com support Apple Computer Inc 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 408 996 1010 www apple com Specification Sheet Apple Cinema Display Technical Specifications Screen size and type 22 inches diagonal viewable image size Thin film transistor TFT active matrix liquid crystal display Display colors maximum 16 7 million Viewing angle typical 160 horizontal 160 vertical Brightness typical 180 cd m Contrast ratio typical 300 1 Resolutions 1 600 by 1 024 pixels 1 280 by 800 pixels 1 024 by 640 pixels 800 by 500 pixels Optimum resolution User controls hardware and software System startup sleep power on off Brightness Screen treatment Antiglare hardcoat Connectors and cables Digital Visual Interface DVI 24 pin connector with Tr
4. discharge always plug in the computer to a grounded power outlet before connecting the Cinema Display to the computer Shut down the display or put it to sleep when it will not be used for an extended period A constant and unchanging image that is left on an LCD screen for an extended period of time approx 24 hours can leave a residual ghost image To remove the image either shut down the display or put it into sleep mode using the Energy Saver control panel The time it takes to recover depends on how long the original image was left on the screen It generally takes between one and two times as long to remove the ghost image as it took to create it With the display in sleep mode using Energy Saver the power light is amber and the backlights are off Although a screen saver can be used some screen savers keep the display backlights in use thereby decreasing the useful life of the backlights lt a gt ia Troubleshooting Symptom Charts No Image 3 Symptom Charts No Image No image screen is black green power light on 1 2 Adjust front panel brightness it may be set too low Shut down the computer and monitor Disconnect monitor cables Check cables for bent pins Reconnect monitor cables and restart computer and monitor If screen brightness has decreased over time the most likely condition is the backlights failing If you suspect backlight failure contact Apple Technical Support Replace the DVI g
5. in the monitor stand lt gt Grip Pad 7 Grip Pad Grip Pad Note The grip pad on each side foot can be replaced if damaged or lost Important Before you begin ensure that you have a clean flat surface to work on Awarning Protect the display face from scratches or nicks by placing the shipping cover or a soft clean lint free cloth over the display quip Grip Pad 8 1 Carefully place the display face down on a clean surface 2 Grasp the edge of the grip pad and peel it off the monitor foot Mlonitor Foot Replacement Note Align the new grip pad to the recessed area of the foot Press to fit until the grip pad is flush with the bottom of the foot rip Pad lt u gt Service Source Adjustments Apple Cinema Display lt u gt Linked User s Manual You can adjust the screen brightness using the brightness buttons on the front of the Apple Cinema Display or you can use the Monitors control panel Refer to page 11 About Your Apple Displays Software in the linked Apple Cinema Display user s manual This page describes the basic picture and color settings that can be adjusted using control panels the Control Strip Digital Color Meter and Mac Help Click here to open the user s manual lt u gt Service Source Exploded View Apple Cinema Display lt qu gt lol Exploded View 1 Apple Cinema Display Display Assembly
6. AppleCare Protection Plan repairs facilitated for this display For pricing information refer to the Service Price Pages lt p Canada Repair Strategy 15 Canada Repair Strategy Although the Cinema Display is not available in Canada at this time Canadian Service Providers are still expected to honour the North American warranty To limit no fault found returns on the unit please use the following procedure when you require a service repair 1 Troubleshoot the unit to ensure the problem isn t with the software or with the computer 2 After confirming the issue is with the display call Technical Service Provider Support TSPS at 800 217 9517 have your 10 digit service account number beginning with 61 ready Be prepared to explain the issue your troubleshooting steps and the display s serial number to the TSPS phone agent 3 After verifying the troubleshooting you ve performed the TSPS phone agent will authorize the repair by giving lt gt Canada Repair Strategy 16 you the whole unit service replacement part number and a Vantive case number 4 Use AppleOrder to place the order for the whole unit service replacement by manually populating the Part Number field with the part number given to you by the TSPS Then mark the order for review and put the Vantive case number in the Comments field Failure to do so will result in your order being declined When you receive the whole unit service r
7. blurriness might occur when using non native resolutions Open the Appearance control panel and select Fonts Deselect the checkbox for Smooth all fonts on screen quip ia Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Error Messages 8 Error Messages Error message reads This monitor is not supported by this version of the Apple Displays Software 1 Ensure that computer is compatible Verify that DVI graphics card is secured correctly Refer to First Checklist at the beginning of this chapter 2 Install Apple Displays Software that came with the Apple Cinema Display For installation instructions refer to page 11 of the linked user s manual Error message reads This version of the system software is not supported by the Apple Displays Software If this message occurs in the Apple Displays Software installer check that you selected the startup hard disk in the Installation dialog box quip ia Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Error Lights 9 Error Lights Power light flashes amber in repeating sequence of three short flashes 1 Turn off the display and turn it on again 2 Ensure the correct DVI graphics card is installed 3 Install Apple Displays Software that came with the Apple Cinema Display For installation instructions refer to page 11 of the linked user s manual Power light flashes amber in repeating sequence of two short flashes and one long flash This symptom indicates a problem with
8. names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies Product specifications are subject to change without notice August 1999 L04178A Service Source Troubleshooting Apple Cinema Display lt a gt E Troubleshooting General 1 General The Symptom Charts included in this chapter will help you diagnose specific symptoms related to your product Because cures are listed on the charts in the order of most likely solution try the first cure first Verify whether or not the product continues to exhibit the symptom If the symptom persists try the next cure For additional assistance click here for the linked user s manual or contact Apple Technical Support quip lel Troubleshooting General First Checklist 2 First Checklist Important Many displays returned for repair are found to be fully operational Read this checklist to prevent needless module replacement and unnecessary time delays The Cinema Display is not compatible with all computers This display works with selected Power Mac G4 computers with AGP Verify connections Symptoms that mimic display failures can be caused by loose cable connections or a loose DVI graphics card in the computer Check cable connections and verify there are no bent pins Ensure that the DVI graphics card is securely connected in the computer Protect the display from static discharge To prevent possible damage to the display from electro static
9. Back Not Offered Grip Pad Hinge Ca 922 3944 Sa 922 3945 Power Cord 922 3942 Power Adapter Monitor Stand 922 3943 922 3941 Display Assembly Front Not Offered lt a gt
10. ansition Minimized Differential Signaling TMDS Two port self powered USB hub DC connector for DC input Power supply electrical requirements Line voltage 100V to 240V AC Frequency 50 to 60 Hz single phase Power less than 62W operating Agency approvals FCC Part 15 Class B CISPR 22 Class A EN5008211f complies with European EMC directive DOC Class B MPR Il VCCI Class 2 CE Mark EPA ENERGY STAR compliant IEC 950 NUTEK TCO 95 Environmental requirements Operating temperature 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Storage temperature 40 to 116 F 40 to 47 C Operating humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing Operating altitude 0 to 10 000 feet 0 to 3 048 m Size and weight Height 18 9 inches 47 9 cm Width 23 1 inches 58 8 cm Depth 8 3 inches 21 0 cm minimum 12 2 inches 31 0 cm maximum Weight 25 pounds 11 4 kg display 14 ounces 398 g power supply System requirements Power Mac G4 computer with AGP 2X expansion slot and built in USB Nothing works and looks better with a new Power Mac G4 computer than an Apple Cinema Display sold separately 1999 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Apple the Apple logo and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Apple Cinema Display the Apple Store Final Cut Pro and Power Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Other product and company
11. down the display or put it to sleep using the Energy Saver control panel The time it takes to recover depends on how long the original image was left on the screen It generally takes between one and two times as long to remove the ghost image as it took to create it To prevent the symptom recommend that the customer use the lt gt lol Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Miscellaneous 14 Energy Saver control panel to put the screen to sleep darkening the display face when it is not in use With the display in sleep mode using Energy Saver the power light is amber and the backlights are off Although a screen saver can be used some screen savers keep the display backlights in use thereby decreasing the useful life of the backlights lt a gt Service Source Take Apart Apple Cinema Display lt u gt Safety Guidelines 1 General Safety Guidelines Awarning Before handling the Apple Cinema Display ensure that you have a clean flat work surface Protect the display from scratches or nicks by placing the shipping cover or a soft clean lint free cloth over it Remove all jewelry that could scratch or damage the display screen or plastic housing Important When lifting or carrying the display grasp the edges Do not lift the display by the stand or cables Important Do not place books or other objects under the display to raise the display height or change the viewing angle Place the display on a f
12. e 24 bit color 16 7 million colors power instant on switch that turns on both display and computer simultaneously or takes system in and out of sleep mode Digital Visual Interface DVI 24 pin connector with Transition Minimized Differential Signaling TMDS two USB ports each supplies 500 mA quip Features 4 e small footprint with tilt stand adjustment of 10 to 30 degrees e light weight of 25 Ib 11 4 kg lt u gt Front View 5 Views Front View The front underside of the display includes the following controls e power button e brightness buttons The power button is preset to turn on both the display and the Power Mac G4 at the same time or put the system in sleep mode lt p lal Basics Back View 6 Back View From the back of the display you can see e USB ports e monitor stand e display cable Forts Stand Display Cable lt III gt lol Basics Back View 7 USB Ports Two USB ports each supplying 500 mA are provided on the back of the monitor The ports support USB input devices such as a keyboard mouse or trackball ee lt gt Back View 8 E Basics Shipping Cower Monitor Stand Monitor Stand The monitor stand is the primary service replacement part from the display assembly For instructions to remove the monitor stand refer to the Take Apart chapter Important To protect the display face and housing
13. eplacement return the old display as you would any other service module lt u gt Service Source Specifications Apple Cinema Display lt u gt Introduction 1 Introduction Specifications information for the Cinema Display can be found in the Spec Database which you can access from the Service Source CD in one of three ways e Launch it directly by double clicking the Apple Spec Database runtime alias at the top level of the Main Service Source CD e Select Apple Spec Database from the Service Source drop down main menu e Click the Acrobat toolbar icon for the database which is near the right end of the toolbar with the letters SP To access product specifications on the Web click Apple Spec on the Troubleshoot and Repair page lt u gt Apple Cinema Display Features Spectacular display performance 22 inch diagonal thin film transistor TFT active matrix liquid crystal display delivers bright sharp text and graphics e Wide format design with 1 600 by 1 024 pixels displays two full pages of text or full screen DVD movies Designed to work with the Power Mac G4 digital graphics interface for distortion free images Lightning fast pixel response supports full motion digital video playback Extrawide 160 viewing angle maximizes visibility and color performance Support for a true 16 7 million colors for use in all graphics intensive applications Simple elegant de
14. lat and stable surface lt u gt E Take Apart Safety Guidelines 2 Important Do not press or put hard objects against the display screen or lay the monitor face down without a protective cover lt u gt E Take Apart Monitor Stand 3 Shipping Cover Monitor Stand Procedures Monitor Stand Important Before you begin ensure that you have a clean flat surface to work on Grasp the display by its edges and place it so the back faces you warning Protect the display face from scratches or nicks by placing the shipping cover or a soft clean lint free cloth over the display lt gt lol Take Apart Monitor Stand 4 1 Carefully place the display face down on a clean surface 2 Use a 5 64 inch hex wrench to remove the three screws at the top hinge of the monitor stand 546 nex vrenen te lt gt lol Take Apart Monitor Stand 5 3 With the screws removed grasp the monitor stand and pull it away from the back of the display Note The hinge cap fits between the monitor stand and the hinge hionitor Stand lt gt lol Take Apart Monitor Stand 6 4 Separate the hinge cap from the monitor stand 5 Route the display cable through the opening in the monitor stand Replacement Note Before Biased replacing the monitor stand i ensure the display cable is routed through the opening Hinge Cap y Display C able
15. raphics card in the computer In the US call Apple Technical Support at 800 919 2775 In Canada call 800 217 9517 quip ia Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Screen Resolutions 4 Screen Resolutions Blurry or wavy screen image at different resolutions 1 Use one of the resolutions that are listed as Recommended in the Monitors control panel Note Some resolutions from the Show All list can produce less than optimal results fuzziness black bars on sides or top and bottom of display area 2 For best results set screen resolution to 1600 x 1024 using the control strip or the Monitors control panel 1600 x 1024 is the native resolution for the Cinema Display and it produces the sharpest screen image With some resolutions vertical black bar is on both sides of screen Select one of the resolutions that are listed as Recommended in the Monitors control panel quip ia Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Screen Color 5 Screen Color Screen colors are not correct 1 Allow the display to warm up for 30 minutes 2 Check color accuracy by using a familiar desktop pattern or a solid color test pattern Open the Monitors control panel click Color and verify that a suitable ColorSync Profile is selected Click Calibrate in the Color menu to change the color calibration 3 Open the Monitors control panel and check that Color Depth is not set to Grays Color intensity varies large patch of color not uniform For bes
16. sign Streamlined design minimizes desktop footprint Built in two port USB hub for easy connection of peripheral devices Integrated stand makes adjustment of viewing angle effortless Unique integrated cable simplifies connection and minimizes desktop clutter e Power instant on switch turns on both the display and the computer simultaneously or puts the system in and out of sleep mode Complies with strict TCO 95 standards for low power consumption low emissions and recyclability The Apple Cinema Display brings an entirely new visual perspective to the desktop computing experience With an enormous virtual workspace elegant industrial design and industry leading all digital LCD technology it s perfect for those who have been waiting to own the highest performance LCD flat panel display available And the combination of the powerful Apple Power Mac G4 computer with the many unique features of the Apple Cinema Display makes this the ideal solution for creative professionals If you work with large unwieldy page layouts manipulate complex 3D models or edit QuickTime movies this display is made for you Its unique wide format and high resolution 22 inch diagonal screen provide an incredibly large work area You can display DVD movies in their native HDTV format without the annoying letterbox making the display a perfect companion for use with Apple s DVD player or Final Cut Pro software And even with two full pages of tex
17. stall Apple Displays Software that came with the Apple Cinema Display For installation instructions refer to page quip ia Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Miscellaneous 12 11 of the linked user s manual 3 Restart computer Letterbox bars on top and bottom of screen when viewing DVD movie The aspect ratio set by the DVD movie determines whether letterbox borders are present or not You cannot adjust the display to eliminate letterbox borders if they are preset on the DVD Preferences button missing from Monitors control panel Ensure display s USB cable connector is plugged into computer s USB port Tilt mechanism on monitor stand is fixed in one position 1 Grasp the center top of the display to adjust its vertical angle the tilt adjustment range is 10 to 30 degrees 2 Move the display to a smoother flat surface quip ia Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Miscellaneous 13 Note Some flat surfaces can cause the monitor stand to stick When the display is lifted the monitor stand should spring back to its uppermost position 3 Replace the monitor stand Residual image still visible after the screen image changes Allowing a constant and unchanging image to remain on the display screen for a long period of time can leave a faintly visible residual image when the screen finally changes This is a temporary symptom that does not affect the functionality of the display To remove the image either shut
18. t and graphics displayed on screen simultaneously there s still plenty of room for tear off menus palettes and tool bars With all this extra space to work you ll spend a lot less time scrolling or toggling between windows Those who work in graphics intensive professions will appreciate the Apple Cinema Display s technical innovations Using a pure digital interface it delivers distortion free images every time The display supports a true 16 7 million colors and uses the latest wide angle viewing technology to ensure that colors appear consistently and uniformly from edge to edge All of this behind the scenes technology makes the Apple Cinema Display easy on your eyes day in and day out something you ll appreciate next time you re burning the midnight oil Although its virtual workspace is enormous the Apple Cinema Display takes up only a small part of your physical desktop and quite attractively at that Its elegantly streamlined industrial design includes many built in conveniences such as a two port self powered USB hub that makes it easy to connect USB devices such as your keyboard or other peripherals A patented hinge design lets you effortlessly adjust the screen to your preferred viewing angle and a handy one button switch lets you turn on the display and the Power Mac G4 at the same time or put your system to sleep and awaken it at a touch The Apple Cinema Display you ll never look at your work the same way again
19. t results allow the display to warm up for 30 minutes to reach peak color quality When displaying a large area of a single color the color might not appear uniform throughout the area This symptom can occur if the display has not warmed up quip ia Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Screen Brightness 6 Screen Brightness Screen image dim 1 Adjust front panel brightness it may be set too low If you see no change check the USB cable connections 2 Open the Monitors control panel and click the Color button Verify that Apple Cinema Display is selected as the ColorSync Profile 3 From the Monitors control panel click Calibrate in the Color menu and try changing the color calibration settings 4 If screen brightness has decreased over time the most likely condition is the backlights failing If you suspect backlight failure contact Apple Technical Support Pressing brightness controls on the front underside of the display have no effect Check the USB cable connections Reconnect cables if necessary quip ia Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Focus 7 Focus Screen image blurry 1 Using the Monitors control panel or the control strip set screen resolution to 1600 x 1024 Note 1600 x 1024 is the native resolution for the Cinema Display and it produces the sharpest screen image Although you can magnify the screen image to enlarge fonts and graphics by selecting other screen resolutions some
20. the backlights In the US call Apple Technical Support at 800 919 2775 In Canada call 800 217 9517 quip ia Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Miscellaneous 10 Miscellaneous Screen freezes This symptom occurs when Energy Saver conflicts with a screen saver program Turn off either the screen saver program or Energy Saver and restart the computer Computer shuts down or sleeps when monitor power button is pressed The Cinema Display s power button is preset to shut down or put to sleep both the display and the computer To change the power button setting so it affects the display only open the Monitors control panel and select the power button setting in Preferences Click the Monitor Power button quip ia Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Miscellaneous 11 Change made in Monitors control panel does not affect screen image 1 If you have more than one display connected to the computer use the control panel that shows the Apple Cinema Display name in the title bar Disconnect all peripheral USB devices except the Apple Cinema Display the Apple keyboard and the mouse Install Apple Displays Software that came with the Apple Cinema Display For installation instructions refer to page 11 of the linked user s manual No on screen display when brightness button pressed or no power mode options in Monitors control panel 1 Ensure display s USB cable connector is plugged into computer s USB port In
21. tly Ordering Apple authorized service providers planning to support the Cinema Display may facilitate service by calling 800 919 2775 and selecting option 6 For more details on this facilitation process please refer to the Facilitation Process in the archived service notices lt gt U S Repair Strategy 13 section of the Service Source CD Open the Notices Archive folder at the top level of the Main CD The complete path is Notices Archive Service Notices Archive Service Source Startup Service Information Notices Service Notices Archived List Facilitation Process Parts To order replacement parts use the AppleOrder system and refer to Apple Cinema Display in the Service Price Pages Large businesses universities and K 12 accounts must provide a purchase order for all transactions including orders placed through the AppleOrder system AASPs not enrolled in AppleOrder may fax their orders to Service Provider Support 512 908 8125 or mail them to the following address lt p U S Repair Strategy 14 Apple Computer Inc Service Provider Support MS 212 SPS 2323 Ridgepoint Drive Austin TX 78754 For U S inquiries please call Service Provider Support 800 919 2775 option 1 Warranty and AppleCare The Cinema Display is covered under the Apple One Year Limited Warranty The AppleCare Protection Plan is also available for this product Service Providers are reimbursed for warranty and
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