Apple Studio Display (17-inch, CRT) User Guide
Summary
This comprehensive guide provides everything needed for setting up and maximizing your professional Apple Studio Display. Learn how to connect your monitor to any Mac system, utilize advanced software like ColorSync for precision color management, and manage display settings through the Control Strip. The manual covers initial setup, troubleshooting common issues (like flickering or resolution changes), maintenance best practices, and detailed technical specifications. It is essential reading for creative professionals and power users aiming for optimal performance and accurate visual output on their Apple workstation.
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Studio Display User’s Manual 17-inch CRT (16-inch diagonal viewable image size)
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Studio Display User’s Manual 17-inch CRT (16-inch diagonal viewable image size)
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Apple Computer, Inc. 1998 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. Your rights to t...
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Contents Communications Regulation Information 5 Your Display at a Glance 8 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 ...
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Using Color Sync 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 Health, Safety, and Maintenan...
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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 ...
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VCCI statement Communications Regulation Information
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Your Display at a Glance ® Power button ¤ Brightness controls On-Screen Display O Contrast controls controls Power cord receptacle Recessed Recessed area for area for lifting the lifting the monitor m...
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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 ...
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Ranges of supported modes Resolution Vertical Refresh Rate1 (Hertz) 640 x 480 60–85 800 x 600 60–85 832 x 624 1024 x 768 60–85 1152 x 870 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 These are ranges only; the actual reso...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Double-click the Apple Displays Software folder. Double-click the Apple Displays Software Read Me file and read the document that appears. The Read Me file contains important information about the fil...
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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.) Im...
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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...
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The screen flickers. 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 equ...
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The screen image is off-center. Try using one of the preset resolutions listed in the section “Factory Adjusted Video Modes” on page 35. Try changing to another resolution using the Monitors & Sou...
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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 mon...
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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...
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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 comp...
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If necessary, change the desired settings. Changes you make take effect immediately. Important When you change resolutions, the screen will go dark for a few seconds, then switch to the new resolution...
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Choose Digital Color Meter from the Apple (K) menu. The Digital Color Meter window opens. Click the question mark (h) icon in the upper-right corner of the window for information on how to use Digital...
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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 of...
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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...
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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 o...
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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, consu...
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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 in...
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Maintaining and Cleaning Your Monitor Maintaining Your Monitor Follow these procedures for maintaining your monitor: Turn down the screen brightness control if you leave the computer turned on for ext...
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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 r...
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Technical Information Specifications Picture Tube 17-inch diagonal flat square CRT, 16.0-inch diagonal viewable image size Anti-static, anti-glare surface treatment 0.25 millimeter (mm) aperture grill...
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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. TCO 95/NUTEK Compl...
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Factory Adjusted Video Modes Adjusted at the factory for the following standard modes: Resolution Vertical refresh rate Horizontal scan rate (hertz) (kilohertz) Technical Information
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Input Electrical Requirements Voltage: 90–264 volts ( ) AC Frequency: 47–63 hertz (Hz) Amperage: 2.0 Power: 120 watts ( ) maximum Weight 48 pounds (21.8 kilograms) Dimensions Height: 18.9 inches (in.)...
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Display Cable Specifications 15-pin miniature D-type connector Pin Output signal Red video ground Red video Not used ID 1 Green video Green video ground ID 2 (SCL) Not used Blue video ID 3 (SDA) Not u...
Manual Details
| Brand | Apple |
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| Pages | 37 |
| File Size | 305.59 KB |
| Published | May 14, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my display image is dim, flickers, or does not appear?
Refer to Chapter 16 in the Contents list for troubleshooting guidance on display issues.
How can I clean and maintain the monitor responsibly?
Follow the instructions provided in Chapter 31, titled 'Maintaining and Cleaning Your Monitor.'
What are the input electrical requirements for this display?
The unit requires a voltage of 90–264 volts AC and has an amperage rating of 2.0 amperes and 120 watts (W) maximum power.
How do I set up or manage Energy Saver mode?
Specific instructions for setting up and using the energy-saving feature are detailed in Chapter 25.