S CONFIDENTIAL CSI-111

Sony Service Company

National Technical Services Service Bulletin
A Division of Sony Electronics Inc.
Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 Computer Monitors
Model: CPD1425, CPD1430, CPD15SF1, CPD15SF2, No. 34R13
CPD15SX1, CPD100ES, CPD100GS, CPD100SX,
CPD100VS, CPD101VS, CPD110GS, CPD120VS,
CPD200ES, CPD200GS, CPD210GS, CPD220GS,
CPD200SX, CPD1730, CPD17SF1, CPD17SF2,
CPD100SF, CPDE100, CPD200SF, CPD201VS,
CPD220VS, CPDE200,CPDE200/L, CPDE210,
CPDG200, CPDG220S, CPDG220R, CPDE400,
CPDG400, CPDG420, CPDG420S, CPD20SF2,
CPD300SFT, CPD420GS, CPD520GS,CPDE500,
CPDG500, CPDG520, CPDL133, CPDL150,
CPDL181, CPDL181A, CPDM151, GDM17SE1,
GDM17SE2T, GDM200PS, GDM400PS, GDM500PS,
GDM1936, GDM2036S, GDM2038A, GDM20SE1,
GDM20SE2T, GDMF400, GDMF420, GDMF500,
GDMF520, GDMF500R, GDMFW900, GDMW900,
HMDA100, HMDA200, HMDV200, KLW7000,
KLW7000A, KLW9000, KLW9000A, SDMN50,
SDMN50PS
Subject: DAS and WinDAS (Digital Alignment System) Date: May 7, 2001
Software And Hardware Requirements
Symptom:
(1335) Digital alignment is required for computer monitors with communication port. Digital
Alignment System: DAS is needed. DAS is used to control Video Signal Generator
(only) for some models as noted. Part numbers are required to order DAS hardware
(HW) items. Internet is used to obtain the required software (SW) programs.
Solution: Please use the following instructions and related information to obtain necessary
materials , assemble, and set up the DAS System and update it as required. The
following items are included here:
• Procedure for First Time DAS Users is listed on Page 2.
• Current DAS Software Versions are listed by model and chassis on Pages 3-5.
• The Digital Alignment System DAS Set Up illustration is on Page 6.
• Required SW download versions and HW part numbers are listed on Page 7.
• Notes relating DAS System SW and HW Updates are on Page 8.
• Video Signal Generators supported by DAS are listed in the table on Page 8.
• Digital Alignment Procedure Notes are listed on Page 9.
Cont.

Reference: DAS System Info. PRINTED IN USA

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Computer Monitors Service Bulletin No. 34R13

PROCEDURE FOR FIRST TIME DAS USERS

1. Obtain the following basic materials available outside of Sony:

DAS J VERSION (DOS) PROGRAMS WIN DAS PROGRAMS

A. One PC type personal computer system

A. One PC type personal computer system
with minimum requirements:
with minimum requirements:
Pentium or Higher CPU
Speed: 486/66Mhz CPU
COM Ports 1 & 2 available
COM Ports 1 & 2 available
3 ISA slots available
3 ISA slots available
64 MB or more Memory
OS: DOS V. 3.3 or higher, DOS/V V. 6.2
OS: Windows 95 or 98 only
or higher, or Windows 95
Hard Disk; HD (100MB Min.),
Floppy Disk; 1.44MB FDD
1.44MB FDD; CD-ROM
B. One Video Signal Generator from list: B. One Video Signal Generator from list:
VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATORS VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATORS
SUPPORTED BY DAS on Pg. 7. SUPPORTED BY WinDAS on Pg. 7.

C. Access to the Internet to download the required DAS & WinDAS SW programs.

2. Determine which Sony Computer monitor model(s) are planned for service. Check the DAS versions and
monitor chassis types needed from table: CURRENT DAS SOFTWARE VERSIONS, Page 3 - 5.
3. Check the Pg. 6 illustration: DIGITAL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM DAS SET UP to determine which cable
adapters are needed for the chassis types planned for service. The numbered balloons refer to item
numbers listed in the Pg. 6 table: DAS SW DOWNLOAD VERSIONS AND HW PART NUMBERS.
4. Write a list of materials needed by part number using the Pg. 7 table: DAS SW DOWNLOAD VERSIONS
AND HW PART NUMBERS. Include all necessary item numbers as determined in Step 3.
5. Contact the Sony World Repair Parts Center as follows to order the necessary HW materials:
SONY WORLD REPAIR PARTS CENTER
th
8281 NW 107 Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64153-1275
TEL: 816-891-7550 FAX: 816-891-2580
6. The DAS SW is obtained by downloading from one of the following (2) Internet Web Sites.
Sony Service Center (SSC Web Site):
Contact your Sony Service Center manager to obtain the URL address,
username, and password needed to access the SSC Web Site.
Sony Authorized Service Center (ASC Web Site):
Contact your Sony Technical Representative to obtain the URL address,
username, and password needed to access the ASC Web Site.
7. Access the Sony Web Site and download the necessary DAS SW programs to your local HD or FDD.
8. Follow the Web Site instructions to Unzip and or copy the DAS SW programs to 1 or 2 floppy disks for
installation on the computer monitor test stations described in Step 1.
9. Follow the set up and operating instructions in the Installation Manuals and User's Manuals provided with
the Start Up Kit and listed in the Web Site Downloads.
10. Refer to the DIGITAL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE FOR J Version SONY COMPUTER MONITORS on
Page 9 for a summary of operating procedures to use with the J Version DAS System.

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Computer Monitors Service Bulletin No. 34R13

CURRENT DAS SOFTWARE VERSIONS

DAS Versions Models Supported Chassis Types
DAS Ver. 3.5 CPD-1430 CPD
CPD-1730
GDM-1936 P3
GDM-2036S
GDM-2038(A) P3.5
DAS Ver. 5.7D CPD-1425 Video Generator Only
CPD-15SX1 SX1
CPD-100SX
CPD-200SX 200SX
CPD-15SF1 X1
CPD-17SF1
CPD-15SF2 X2
CPD-100VS
CPD-17SF2
GDM-17SE1 N1
GDM-20SE1
CPD-L133 LCD
CPD-L150 (Control Video Generator)
SDM-M151
DAS Ver. JC 1.4.5 CPD-110GS X-110
CPD-210GS
CPD-E100 X11R
HMD-A100
HMD-A200
DAS Ver. JC H1 HMD-A400 H1
DAS Ver. JN 1.0.7 HMD-V200 HIT

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Computer Monitors Service Bulletin No. 34R13

CURRENT DAS SOFTWARE J VERSIONS CONTINUED

DAS Versions Models Supported Chassis Types
DAS Ver. JA1.0.1 CPD-100ES X2R
CPD-100SF
CPD-200SF
CPD-200ES X2F
CPD-120VS V2
CPD-220VS
GDM-17SE2T N2
CPD-20SF2(T)
CPD-300SFT
GDM-20SE2T N2H
GDM-W900 24W1
DAS Ver. JB1.0.2 * CPD-100GS D1
* Includes ETI Reading * CPD-200GS D1H
mode for these models.
* CPD-220GS D1P
CPD-101VS V3
CPD-201VS
CPD-E200 D99C
* CPD-E210
* CPD-G200 D99
GDM-200PS N3
GDM-400PS
GDM-500PS
CPD-520GS
CPD-420GS D98
* CPD-E400 F99
* CPD-G400
* GDM-F400 N3P
* GDM-F500
* CPD-E500 G1
* CPD-G500
* GDM-F500R
GDM-FW900 G1W
CPD-L181(A) L181
SDM-N50(PS) ST5

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Computer Monitors Service Bulletin No. 34R13

CURRENT WIN DAS SOFTWARE VERSIONS

WIN DAS Versions Models Supported Chassis Types
WIN DAS Ver. 1.3.4 CPD-G200 D99
CPD-G220R 17VC
CPD-G220S
CPD-E400 F99
CPD-G400
CPD-E500 G1
CPD-G500
GDM-F500R
CPD-G420 CR1
CPD-G420S
CPD-G520
GDM-F420
GDM-F520
GDM-FW900 G1W

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Computer Monitors Service Bulletin No. 34R13

DIGITAL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM DAS SET UP

Win & J
Type
Chassis

17

ST5 200SX, H1
X-110, X11R

Personal Computer

2, 4, 6, 19 Win & J Ver. Chassis List

CR1, D1, D1H, D1P, D98,
D99, D99C, F99, G1,
18 G1W, HIT, L181, N2, N2H,
N3, N3P, V2, V3, X1, X2,
X2R, X2F, 17VC

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Computer Monitors Service Bulletin No. 34R13

REQUIRED DAS SW DOWNLOAD VERSIONS

AND HW PART NUMBERS
Ref Description Part No. or
Download
1A DAS Start Up Kit: (Includes J Version Security Key, and T-998-552-51
User’s Manuals: Items 3, 5, & 7 listed below.)
Order Cables and adapters (Items 8-17 )separately.
1B WinDAS Start Up Kit (Includes Installation Software on CD T-998-607-83
ROM, Installation Instructions, and Users Manuals).
Order Cables and adapters (Items 8-18) separately.
HASP Key, Item 18 is required for WinDAS operation.
2 DAS Ver. 3.5 SW Program Download
3 DAS Ver. 3.4 User’s Manual; Last Release: 05/94 T-998-553-01
4 DAS Ver. 5.7a SW Program Download
5 DAS Ver. 5.5 User’s Manual; Last Release: 01/28/97 T-998-557-21
6A DAS Ver. JA1.0.1 SW Program Download
6B DAS Ver. JB1.0.2 SW Program Download
6C DAS Ver. JC1.4.5 SW Program Download
6C DAS Ver. JCH1 SW Program Download
6D DAS Ver. JN1.0.7 SW Program Download
7 DAS Ver. J2.0. User’s Manual; Last Release: 09/20/96 T-998-584-21
8 Comm. Control Unit for CPD1430/1730 Monitors. 3-702-589-01
9 Communication Cable for the P3 Chassis. 3-702-610-01
10 Communication Control Unit for X1, X2, N2-chassis. A-1500-819-A
11 Adapter required with item 10 for the X1 Chassis. 3-702-691-01
12 Communication VISCA Cable (8pin DIN to 8pin DIN) T-998-552-81
for the P3.5, N1, and SX chassis.
13 VISCA (8 Pin DIN) to RS232 (9 Pin DSUB) Adapter plus T-998-552-71
VISCA (8 Pin DIN) to RS232 (25 Pin DSUB) Adapter.
Needed to use with the P3.5 Chassis Communication
VISCA Cable (item 12).
14 RS232/RS422 PC Interface Board by Sealevel Systems. 3-083-S-101
2
15 I C PC Interface Card for H1, SX, X-110, X11R Chassis 9-980-808-01
2
16 I C Interface Cable and HD15 Connector Adapter. 9-980-809-01
17 Communication Cable for SDM-N50 1-900-255-59
18 Win DAS Hasp Security Key T-998-607-68
19 WIN DAS SW Ver. 1.3.4 and User Manual Download

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Computer Monitors Service Bulletin No. 34R13

IMPORTANT NOTES ON SW AND HW UPDATES

• Newly released DAS SW Versions will be announced via updates of this
Service Bulletin.
The DAS SW is obtained by downloading from one of the following (2)
Internet Web Sites.

Sony Service Center (SSC Web Site):

Contact your Sony Service Center manager to obtain the URL address,
username, and password needed to access the SSC Web Site.

Sony Authorized Service Center (ASC Web Site):

Contact your Sony Technical Representative to obtain the URL address,
username, and password needed to access the ASC Web Site.
• The Start Up Kit Does Not include HW Items 8-17. Items 8-17 are
required for communication between the PC and the Monitor. These
cables and adapters are Monitor chassis dependent. See the following
Set Up illustrations.
• DAS Jx.x.x versions require use of a HOST PC with 486/66Mhz or higher
speed rating. WinDAS versions require a Pentium or higher PC Platform.
Pentiums do not support the VG-515 Video Signal Generator.
• DAS Windows HASP Key works with DAS Windows and J versions.
DAS J Version Security Key works with DAS J Versions only.

VIDEO SIGNAL GENERATORS

SUPPORTED BY THE DAS SYSTEM
DAS 3.5 DAS 5.7D DAS JA1.0.1 WinDAS VIDEO SIGNAL
DAS JB1.0.2 Ver. 1.3.3 GENERATOR
DAS JC1.4.5 TYPES
DAS JC H1
DAS JN 1.0.7
X X X X Astro VG-819
X X X X Astro VG-819S
X X Astro VG-823
X X Astro VG-823DAS
X X X X Quantum Data
QD801GF
X X X X Quantum Data
QD801GF-ISA
X X X TEAM VG-515
X X X X TEAM VG-516pc
X X X X TEAM VG-530pc
X X X Sencore CM-2250

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Computer Monitors Service Bulletin No. 34R13

DIGITAL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE FOR J VERSION (DOS BASED) DAS

(By Thomas Vo, Dallas SSC)
STEP BY STEP NOTE TYPE OR
PRESS HOT KEY
1. Select DAS Program. Ver. 5.x or J4.x.x. C:\>cd\j.x.x or
C:\j.x.x>DAS
2. Select Model Number. Sub Model versions based on F2
Serial Number.
3. Select Control Generator. Check all modes. Note the F6
Function. mode customer is using for
Step 7.
4. Reset the Monitor. Press and Hold Reset for two
blinks on the picture. Check
some modes to get some
idea of geometric distortion.
5. Read Failure Information. Note Failure Code. Refresh ALT-F6
failure Code.
6. Touch up the geometry. Adjust in order: Tilt, Key, and ALT-F5.
Pin Cushion.
7. Factory Preset. Perform required adjustments F5
on all the modes. Refer to
specifications. Verify mode
the customer is using.
8. Check Convergence. Adjust Six Pole Rings.
9. Check Focus. Optimize Focus at center and
four corners.
10. Complete functional
check.

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