Summary

IBM's top of the line monitor in 1999, the P260 was manufactured by Sony and features a 21" flat Trinitron tube. It is based on the CPD-G500. Differences from the original Sony model include an IBM-style case design, redesigned control panel, and a DVI-I jack for the second video input.

Literature

• User manual
• Service Manual (Sony G500)

Notes

The DVI input jack only uses the analog pins, and is effectively just a second VGA input. It's best used with a DVI-I to DE-15 adapter cable.

The flyback in this model is a valid replacement for the Sony GDM-FW900. Looking at the part numbers they are very similar (NX-4504/J1D4 vs. NX-4502/J1D4) and the schematic shows they have the exact same pinout, and the nearby circuits each pin connects to are close enough to be considered compatible.

This monitor includes digital convergence controls, accessible through the OSD menu.

Brightness & Color Issues

PC Monitors made by Sony often have drifted out of calibration. This can result in poor color balance, excessive brightness, or other issues. These monitors often have an extremely bright picture, sometimes with a green tint. This cannot always be corrected with the OSD controls, and the monitor's firmware settings must be adjusted using WinDAS, Sony's proprietary calibration software.